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
copyholder	22	22
copyholders	23	23
copyholds	21	21
copying	18	18
copyist	15	15
copyists	16	16
copyleft	20	20
copylefts	21	21
copyread	17	17
copyreader	19	19
copyreaders	20	20
copyreading	23	23
copyreads	18	18
copyright	21	21
copyrightable	29	29
copyrighted	24	24
copyrighting	27	27
copyrights	22	22
copywriter	21	21
copywriters	22	22
coquetry	23	23
coquettishly	30	30
coralberry	19	19
corby	13	13
cordately	16	16