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
cyclosporins	25	25
cyclostome	22	22
cyclostomes	23	23
cyclostyle	22	22
cyclostyles	23	23
cyclothymia	27	27
cyclothymias	28	28
cyclothymic	30	30
cyclotomic	25	25
cyclotron	19	19
cyclotrons	20	20
cyder	11	11
cyders	12	12
cyeses	11	11
cyesis	11	11
cygnet	14	14
cygnets	15	15
cylices	16	16
cylinder	16	16
cylindered	19	19
cylindering	22	22
cylinders	17	17
cylindric	20	20
cylindrical	23	23
cylindrically	28	28