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
controversy	21	21
contumaciously	29	29
contumacy	22	22
contumeliously	27	27
contumely	20	20
conveniency	26	26
conveniently	25	25
conventionality	28	28
conventionally	28	28
conventually	26	26
convergency	27	27
conversancy	25	25
conversely	21	21
convertibility	28	28
convertibly	25	25
convexity	26	26
convexly	26	26
convey	16	16
conveyance	24	24
conveyancer	25	25
conveyancers	26	26
conveyances	25	25
conveyancing	29	29
conveyed	19	19
conveyer	18	18