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
comfortably	26	26
comfortingly	27	27
comfrey	18	18
comfreys	19	19
comfy	16	16
comicality	22	22
comically	22	22
comity	14	14
commandery	23	23
commandingly	29	29
commemoratively	34	34
commendably	28	28
commendatory	25	25
commensally	25	25
commensurably	30	30
commensurately	28	28
commentary	22	22
commerciality	28	28
commercially	28	28
comminatory	23	23
commiseratingly	30	30
commissary	21	21
commodify	24	24
commodifying	30	30
commodiously	26	26