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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
collenchyma	27	27
collenchymas	28	28
collenchymatous	32	32
colliery	15	15
collinearity	20	20
collisionally	23	23
colloidally	21	21
colloquiality	31	31
colloquially	31	31
colloquy	25	25
collotype	19	19
collotypes	20	20
collusively	24	24
colly	12	12
collying	18	18
collyria	15	15
collyrium	20	20
collyriums	21	21
collywobbles	29	29
colocynth	21	21
colocynths	22	22
colonelcy	20	20
colonography	26	26
colonoscopy	24	24
colony	13	13