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
cyclically	26	26
cyclicals	22	22
cyclicities	23	23
cyclicity	23	23
cyclicly	23	23
cyclin	16	16
cycling	19	19
cyclings	20	20
cyclins	17	17
cyclist	16	16
cyclists	17	17
cyclitol	18	18
cyclitols	19	19
cyclization	30	30
cyclizations	31	31
cyclize	25	25
cyclized	27	27
cyclizes	26	26
cyclizing	30	30
cyclo	14	14
cycloaddition	25	25
cycloadditions	26	26
cycloaliphatic	32	32
cyclodextrin	30	30
cyclodextrins	31	31