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
constituency	23	23
constituently	22	22
constitutively	26	26
constrainedly	22	22
constructively	29	29
consuetudinary	24	24
consultancy	23	23
consumedly	22	22
consummately	26	26
consummatory	25	25
consumptively	31	31
contagiously	22	22
contemplatively	33	33
contemporaneity	28	28
contemporarily	27	27
contemporary	24	24
contemptibility	31	31
contemptibly	28	28
contemptuously	29	29
contentedly	20	20
contentiously	22	22
conterminously	26	26
contextually	28	28
contiguity	19	19
contiguously	23	23