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
aisleways	15	15
aiyee	7	7
alacrity	14	14
alanyl	11	11
alanyls	12	12
alarmingly	20	20
alary	8	8
alcayde	14	14
alcaydes	15	15
alchemically	28	28
alchemy	18	18
alchymies	20	20
alchymy	20	20
alcoholically	27	27
alcyonarian	19	19
alcyonarians	20	20
aldehyde	15	15
aldehydes	16	16
aldehydic	19	19
alderfly	16	16
aleatory	11	11
alertly	11	11
algebraically	26	26
algidity	14	14
algology	16	16