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
cyanines	15	15
cyanins	14	14
cyanite	13	13
cyanites	14	14
cyanitic	17	17
cyano	11	11
cyanoacrylate	25	25
cyanoacrylates	26	26
cyanobacteria	25	25
cyanobacterium	30	30
cyanocobalamin	31	31
cyanocobalamine	32	32
cyanocobalamins	32	32
cyanogen	17	17
cyanogeneses	21	21
cyanogenesis	21	21
cyanogenetic	24	24
cyanogenic	22	22
cyanogens	18	18
cyanohydrin	23	23
cyanohydrins	24	24
cyanosed	15	15
cyanoses	14	14
cyanosis	14	14
cyanotic	17	17