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
cryobiology	24	24
cryogen	15	15
cryogenic	20	20
cryogenically	28	28
cryogenics	21	21
cryogenies	18	18
cryogens	16	16
cryogeny	18	18
cryolite	14	14
cryolites	15	15
cryonic	16	16
cryonics	17	17
cryophilic	24	24
cryopreserve	24	24
cryopreserved	26	26
cryopreserves	25	25
cryopreserving	29	29
cryoprobe	20	20
cryoprobes	21	21
cryoprotectant	26	26
cryoprotectants	27	27
cryoprotective	29	29
cryoscope	20	20
cryoscopes	21	21
cryoscopic	24	24