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
agriculturally	26	26
agrimony	16	16
agroecology	21	21
agroforestry	19	19
agrology	15	15
agronomically	26	26
agronomy	16	16
agrypnia	16	16
agrypnias	17	17
aguishly	16	16
agyria	10	10
agyrias	11	11
ahistorically	22	22
ahistoricity	19	19
ahoy	8	8
aimfully	19	19
aimlessly	16	16
airily	9	9
airplay	13	13
airplays	14	14
airway	11	11
airways	12	12
airworthy	16	16
airy	6	6
aisleway	14	14