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
cryptic	18	18
cryptically	26	26
cryptid	16	16
cryptids	17	17
crypto	14	14
cryptococcal	30	30
cryptococcoses	31	31
cryptococcosis	31	31
cryptococcus	30	30
cryptogam	22	22
cryptogamic	27	27
cryptogamous	26	26
cryptogams	23	23
cryptogenic	25	25
cryptogram	23	23
cryptograms	24	24
cryptograph	26	26
cryptographer	28	28
cryptographers	29	29
cryptographic	31	31
cryptographies	29	29
cryptographs	27	27
cryptography	29	29
cryptologic	25	25
cryptological	28	28