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
corymbs	18	18
corynebacteria	26	26
corynebacterial	28	28
corynebacterium	31	31
coryneform	22	22
coryphaei	19	19
coryphaeus	21	21
coryphee	18	18
coryphees	19	19
corys	10	10
coryza	20	20
coryzal	22	22
coryzas	21	21
cosey	10	10
coseys	11	11
cosignatory	19	19
cosily	12	12
cosmetically	25	25
cosmetology	22	22
cosmically	23	23
cosmochemistry	30	30
cosmogony	20	20
cosmography	26	26
cosmologically	30	30
cosmology	20	20