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
cursorily	16	16
cursory	13	13
curtesy	13	13
curtly	13	13
curtsey	13	13
curtseyed	16	16
curtseying	19	19
curtseys	14	14
curtsy	12	12
curtsying	18	18
curvedly	20	20
curvey	16	16
curvilinearity	26	26
curvy	15	15
cushily	16	16
cushiony	17	17
cushy	13	13
cussedly	16	16
custardy	15	15
custody	14	14
customarily	21	21
customary	18	18
cutability	20	20
cutaneously	20	20
cutaway	16	16