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
cruelty	14	14
crumbly	20	20
crumby	18	18
crummily	21	21
crummy	18	18
crumply	20	20
crunchily	22	22
crunchy	19	19
crushingly	22	22
crusily	14	14
crustily	15	15
crusty	12	12
cry	8	8
crybabies	20	20
crybaby	20	20
cryer	10	10
cryers	11	11
crying	14	14
cryingly	19	19
cryobank	21	21
cryobanks	22	22
cryobiological	29	29
cryobiologies	24	24
cryobiologist	24	24
cryobiologists	25	25