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
algorithmically	30	30
alicyclic	22	22
alienability	20	20
alienly	12	12
alimentary	17	17
alimony	14	14
aliteracy	15	15
aliya	8	8
aliyah	11	11
aliyahs	12	12
aliyas	9	9
aliyos	9	9
aliyot	9	9
aliyoth	12	12
alkalify	19	19
alkalifying	25	25
alkalinity	19	19
alkoxy	20	20
alky	11	11
alkyd	13	13
alkyds	14	14
alkyl	13	13
alkylate	16	16
alkylated	18	18
alkylates	17	17