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
conveyers	19	19
conveying	22	22
conveyor	18	18
conveyorise	21	21
conveyorised	23	23
conveyorises	22	22
conveyorising	26	26
conveyorization	35	35
conveyorize	30	30
conveyorized	32	32
conveyorizes	31	31
conveyorizing	35	35
conveyors	19	19
conveys	17	17
convincingly	30	30
conviviality	27	27
convivially	27	27
convoy	16	16
convoyed	19	19
convoying	22	22
convoys	17	17
convulsionary	26	26
convulsively	29	29
cony	10	10
cooey	10	10