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
coprophagy	25	25
coprosperity	23	23
copsy	13	13
copulatory	20	20
copurify	20	20
copurifying	26	26
copy	12	12
copyable	20	20
copybook	23	23
copybooks	24	24
copyboy	20	20
copyboys	21	21
copycat	18	18
copycats	19	19
copycatted	22	22
copycatting	25	25
copydesk	21	21
copydesks	22	22
copyedit	17	17
copyedited	20	20
copyediting	23	23
copyedits	18	18
copygirl	19	19
copygirls	20	20
copyhold	20	20