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
congruity	18	18
congruously	22	22
conically	20	20
conicity	17	17
conjecturally	34	34
conjointly	27	27
conjugality	30	30
conjugally	30	30
conjugately	30	30
conjugationally	36	36
conjunctionally	38	38
conjunctively	38	38
conky	15	15
connately	17	17
connaturality	22	22
connaturally	22	22
connectedly	23	23
connectively	27	27
connectivity	26	26
connotatively	25	25
connubiality	24	24
connubially	24	24
consanguinity	24	24
conscientiously	27	27
consciously	22	22