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
compatibility	28	28
compatibly	25	25
compellingly	29	29
compendiously	28	28
compensability	30	30
compensatory	24	24
competency	25	25
competently	24	24
competitively	29	29
complacency	30	30
complacently	29	29
complainingly	30	30
complaisantly	27	27
complementarily	32	32
complementarity	31	31
complementary	29	29
completely	23	23
complexify	32	32
complexifying	38	38
complexity	29	29
complexly	29	29
compliancy	26	26
compliantly	25	25
complicacy	28	28
complicatedly	30	30