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
alkylating	21	21
alkylation	19	19
alkylations	20	20
alkylic	18	18
alkyls	14	14
alkyne	14	14
alkynes	15	15
allay	9	9
allayed	12	12
allayer	11	11
allayers	12	12
allaying	15	15
allays	10	10
allegedly	17	17
allegorically	24	24
allegory	14	14
allelopathy	21	21
allergenicity	23	23
allergy	13	13
alley	9	9
alleys	10	10
alleyway	17	17
alleyways	18	18
alliteratively	23	23
alloantibody	21	21