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
conceitedly	22	22
conceivability	31	31
conceivably	28	28
concentratedly	26	26
concentrically	29	29
concentricity	26	26
conceptuality	27	27
conceptually	27	27
concertedly	22	22
concessionary	23	23
concessively	26	26
conchoidally	26	26
conchology	24	24
conchy	17	17
conciliarly	22	22
conciliatory	22	22
concinnity	21	21
concisely	19	19
conclusionary	25	25
conclusively	28	28
conclusory	21	21
concomitantly	27	27
concordantly	24	24
concretely	20	20
concretionary	23	23