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
coyotillo	16	16
coyotillos	17	17
coypou	15	15
coypous	16	16
coypu	14	14
coypus	15	15
coys	9	9
cozey	19	19
cozeys	20	20
cozily	21	21
cozy	18	18
cozying	24	24
crabbily	20	20
crabby	17	17
cracklingly	28	28
crackly	20	20
cracky	18	18
craftily	17	17
craftsmanly	24	24
crafty	14	14
craggily	18	18
craggy	15	15
cramoisy	16	16
crampy	17	17
cranberry	18	18