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
cuppy	17	17
curability	20	20
curably	17	17
curacy	15	15
curatively	21	21
curdy	12	12
curiosity	15	15
curiously	17	17
curlily	15	15
curly	12	12
curlycue	19	19
curlycues	20	20
curmudgeonly	27	27
currency	18	18
currently	17	17
curriery	14	14
currishly	18	18
curry	11	11
currycomb	24	24
currycombed	27	27
currycombing	30	30
currycombs	25	25
currying	17	17
cursedly	16	16
cursively	20	20