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
cranially	17	17
craniology	19	19
craniometry	20	20
craniotomy	19	19
crankily	19	19
crankly	18	18
cranky	16	16
cranny	13	13
crappy	17	17
crashingly	21	21
crashworthy	23	23
crassly	13	13
cravenly	19	19
crawlway	20	20
crawlways	21	21
crawly	15	15
crayfish	18	18
crayfishes	20	20
crayon	12	12
crayoned	15	15
crayoner	14	14
crayoners	15	15
crayoning	18	18
crayonist	15	15
crayonists	16	16