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
crony	11	11
cronyism	17	17
cronyisms	18	18
crookedly	20	20
crookery	17	17
croony	12	12
crossability	21	21
crossly	13	13
crossopterygian	26	26
crossply	17	17
crossway	16	16
crossways	17	17
crotchety	19	19
croupily	18	18
croupy	15	15
crousely	15	15
crowberry	20	20
crowdy	15	15
crucially	20	20
crucify	19	19
crucifying	25	25
cruddy	14	14
crudely	15	15
crudity	14	14
cruelly	15	15