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
consecratory	21	21
consecutively	28	28
consensually	22	22
consentaneously	25	25
consentingly	23	23
consequentially	34	34
consequently	30	30
conservancy	25	25
conservatory	22	22
considerably	23	23
considerately	21	21
consistency	21	21
consistently	20	20
consistory	16	16
consolatory	18	18
consolingly	22	22
consonancy	21	21
consonantly	20	20
conspicuity	24	24
conspicuously	28	28
conspiracy	22	22
constabulary	23	23
constancy	19	19
constantly	18	18
constellatory	21	21