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
cycas	13	13
cycases	15	15
cycasin	16	16
cycasins	17	17
cyclamate	21	21
cyclamates	22	22
cyclamen	21	21
cyclamens	22	22
cyclase	16	16
cyclases	17	17
cyclazocine	33	33
cyclazocines	34	34
cycle	14	14
cyclecar	20	20
cyclecars	21	21
cycled	16	16
cycler	15	15
cycleries	18	18
cyclers	16	16
cyclery	18	18
cycles	15	15
cycleway	22	22
cycleways	23	23
cyclic	18	18
cyclical	21	21