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
cordiality	17	17
cordially	17	17
corduroy	15	15
corduroyed	18	18
corduroying	21	21
corduroys	16	16
cordwainery	21	21
corky	14	14
cornerways	19	19
cornetcy	17	17
cornify	16	16
cornifying	22	22
cornily	14	14
corny	11	11
corody	12	12
corollary	16	16
coronary	14	14
corporality	20	20
corporally	20	20
corporately	20	20
corporeality	21	21
corporeally	21	21
corporeity	18	18
corpulency	24	24
corpulently	23	23