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
coemploys	21	21
coenocyte	18	18
coenocytes	19	19
coenocytic	22	22
coenzymatic	32	32
coenzymatically	40	40
coenzyme	26	26
coenzymes	27	27
coequality	26	26
coequally	26	26
coercively	23	23
coercivity	22	22
coevality	19	19
coevally	19	19
coevolutionary	26	26
coextensively	31	31
cogency	18	18
cogently	17	17
cognately	18	18
cognitively	24	24
cognizably	31	31
cogway	16	16
cogways	17	17
coherency	20	20
coherently	19	19