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
concurrency	25	25
concurrently	24	24
condemnatory	23	23
condescendingly	31	31
condignly	20	20
conditionality	23	23
conditionally	23	23
condolatory	19	19
conductibility	29	29
conductivity	27	27
condylar	16	16
condyle	15	15
condyles	16	16
condyloid	18	18
condyloma	20	20
condylomas	21	21
condylomata	22	22
condylomatous	25	25
coney	11	11
coneys	12	12
confabulatory	27	27
confectionary	26	26
confectionery	26	26
confederacy	24	24
confessedly	22	22