Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
climactically	30	30
climatically	26	26
climatology	23	23
clinally	17	17
clinchingly	27	27
clingy	15	15
clinically	22	22
cliquey	23	23
cliquishly	29	29
cliquy	22	22
clitorectomy	24	24
clitoridectomy	27	27
cloddy	14	14
cloggily	19	19
cloggy	16	16
clonally	17	17
clonicity	19	19
clonky	17	17
closely	14	14
clotty	12	12
cloudberry	21	21
cloudily	17	17
cloudlessly	21	21
cloudy	14	14
clovery	17	17