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
crystalized	27	27
crystalizes	26	26
crystalizing	30	30
crystalline	19	19
crystallinities	23	23
crystallinity	23	23
crystallise	18	18
crystallised	20	20
crystallises	19	19
crystallising	23	23
crystallite	18	18
crystallites	19	19
crystallizable	34	34
crystallization	32	32
crystallize	27	27
crystallized	29	29
crystallizer	28	28
crystallizers	29	29
crystallizes	28	28
crystallizing	32	32
crystallography	31	31
crystalloid	19	19
crystalloidal	22	22
crystalloids	20	20
crystals	14	14