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
cryoscopies	22	22
cryoscopy	22	22
cryostat	13	13
cryostatic	18	18
cryostats	14	14
cryosurgeon	20	20
cryosurgeons	21	21
cryosurgeries	21	21
cryosurgery	21	21
cryosurgical	24	24
cryotherapies	23	23
cryotherapy	23	23
cryotron	14	14
cryotrons	15	15
crypsis	15	15
crypt	13	13
cryptal	16	16
cryptanalyses	25	25
cryptanalysis	25	25
cryptanalyst	24	24
cryptanalysts	25	25
cryptanalytic	28	28
cryptanalytical	31	31
cryptarithm	24	24
cryptarithms	25	25