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
colophony	21	21
colorably	19	19
colorfully	22	22
colorimetry	20	20
coloristically	25	25
colorlessly	19	19
colorway	17	17
colorways	18	18
colossally	18	18
colostomy	18	18
colotomy	17	17
colposcopy	25	25
coltishly	18	18
coly	10	10
combatively	27	27
combinatorially	29	29
combinatory	23	23
combustibility	30	30
combustibly	27	27
comedically	25	25
comedy	15	15
comelily	18	18
comely	15	15
cometary	16	16
comfily	19	19