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
cowberry	19	19
cowboy	17	17
cowboyed	20	20
cowboying	23	23
cowboys	18	18
cowedly	17	17
cowry	13	13
cowy	12	12
coxalgy	22	22
coxcombry	30	30
coy	8	8
coyau	11	11
coyaus	12	12
coydog	14	14
coydogs	15	15
coyed	11	11
coyer	10	10
coyest	11	11
coying	14	14
coyish	13	13
coyly	13	13
coyness	13	13
coynesses	15	15
coyote	11	11
coyotes	12	12