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
confessionally	26	26
confidentiality	27	27
confidentially	27	27
confidently	23	23
confidingly	25	25
confirmability	30	30
confirmatory	24	24
confirmedly	25	25
confiscatory	24	24
conflictingly	30	30
confocally	24	24
conformably	27	27
conformity	22	22
confoundedly	26	26
confoundingly	29	29
confraternity	23	23
confusedly	22	22
confusingly	25	25
congeniality	22	22
congenially	22	22
congenitally	23	23
congratulatory	24	24
congressionally	26	26
congruency	23	23
congruently	22	22