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
complicity	25	25
complimentarily	32	32
complimentary	29	29
comply	18	18
complying	24	24
compony	19	19
composedly	23	23
compositely	23	23
compositionally	29	29
comprehensibly	32	32
comprehensively	34	34
compressedly	25	25
compressibility	30	30
compressively	29	29
compulsively	30	30
compulsivity	29	29
compulsorily	26	26
compulsory	23	23
computability	29	29
computationally	30	30
comradely	19	19
comradery	18	18
concavity	22	22
concealingly	26	26
concededly	22	22