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
crescively	23	23
cressy	11	11
crestfallenly	25	25
cresyl	12	12
cresylic	17	17
cresyls	13	13
crickey	19	19
crikey	15	15
criminality	21	21
criminally	21	21
criminology	23	23
criminy	16	16
crimpy	17	17
cringeworthy	25	25
cringey	15	15
cringy	14	14
crinkly	18	18
crispily	17	17
crisply	16	16
crispy	14	14
criticality	20	20
critically	20	20
croakily	18	18
croaky	15	15
crockery	20	20