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
coalify	16	16
coalifying	22	22
coaly	11	11
coalyard	15	15
coalyards	16	16
coarsely	14	14
coaxially	23	23
cobby	16	16
cobwebby	25	25
cocarboxylase	32	32
cocarboxylases	33	33
cocatalyst	19	19
cocatalysts	20	20
coccygeal	23	23
coccyges	21	21
coccyx	24	24
coccyxes	26	26
cockamamy	27	27
cockeye	19	19
cockeyed	21	21
cockeyedly	26	26
cockeyedness	26	26
cockeyes	20	20
cockily	20	20
cockney	20	20