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
cockneyfied	28	28
cockneyfies	27	27
cockneyfy	27	27
cockneyfying	33	33
cockneyish	25	25
cockneyism	26	26
cockneyisms	27	27
cockneys	21	21
cockshy	21	21
cocksurely	24	24
cocky	17	17
cocoyam	18	18
cocoyams	19	19
codependency	27	27
codicillary	22	22
codicology	22	22
codifiability	26	26
codify	15	15
codifying	21	21
coeducationally	28	28
coembody	20	20
coembodying	26	26
coemploy	20	20
coemployed	23	23
coemploying	26	26