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
clownery	18	18
clownishly	23	23
cloy	10	10
cloyed	13	13
cloying	16	16
cloyingly	21	21
cloys	11	11
clubbability	29	29
clubby	19	19
clumpy	19	19
clumsily	19	19
clumsy	16	16
clunky	18	18
clustery	15	15
clutchy	19	19
cluttery	15	15
clypeal	17	17
clypeate	17	17
clypei	15	15
clypeus	17	17
clyster	13	13
clysters	14	14
coady	11	11
coagency	19	19
coagulability	26	26