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
continentally	23	23
continently	20	20
contingency	24	24
contingently	23	23
continually	21	21
continuingly	24	24
continuity	18	18
continuously	22	22
contractibility	28	28
contractility	23	23
contractionary	24	24
contractually	25	25
contradictorily	26	26
contradictory	23	23
contrapuntally	27	27
contrariety	17	17
contrarily	17	17
contrary	14	14
contrastingly	23	23
contrastively	24	24
contrasty	15	15
contributively	29	29
contributory	22	22
contritely	17	17
controversially	27	27