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
agglutinability	28	28
aggregately	20	20
aggregatively	26	26
aggressively	23	23
aggressivity	22	22
aggrievedly	23	23
agilely	13	13
agility	12	12
agitatedly	16	16
agley	10	10
agly	9	9
aglycon	16	16
aglycone	17	17
aglycones	18	18
aglycons	17	17
agonistically	23	23
agonizingly	29	29
agony	10	10
agouty	11	11
agranulocyte	22	22
agranulocytes	23	23
agranulocytoses	25	25
agranulocytosis	25	25
agreeability	20	20
agreeably	17	17