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
cohesively	22	22
cohomology	23	23
coilability	21	21
coincidentally	27	27
coincidently	24	24
coitally	15	15
coky	13	13
colby	14	14
colbys	15	15
coldheartedly	24	24
coldly	14	14
colicky	20	20
colinearity	18	18
collaboratively	30	30
collapsibility	28	28
collaterality	21	21
collaterally	21	21
collectability	28	28
collectedly	23	23
collectibility	28	28
collectively	27	27
collectivity	26	26
collegiality	22	22
collegially	22	22
collegiately	22	22