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
cooeyed	13	13
cooeying	16	16
cooeys	11	11
cooingly	17	17
cookery	16	16
cookey	15	15
cookeys	16	16
cooky	14	14
coolly	13	13
cooperatively	26	26
coopery	15	15
coordinately	20	20
coparcenary	23	23
copay	13	13
copays	14	14
copiously	19	19
coplanarity	21	21
copolymer	21	21
copolymeric	26	26
copolymerize	33	33
copolymerized	35	35
copolymerizes	34	34
copolymerizing	38	38
copolymers	22	22
coppery	18	18