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
cylix	18	18
cyma	12	12
cymae	13	13
cymar	13	13
cymars	14	14
cymas	13	13
cymatia	15	15
cymatium	20	20
cymbal	18	18
cymbaler	20	20
cymbalers	21	21
cymbalist	21	21
cymbalists	22	22
cymbalom	23	23
cymbaloms	24	24
cymbals	19	19
cymbidia	20	20
cymbidium	25	25
cymbidiums	26	26
cymbling	23	23
cymblings	24	24
cyme	12	12
cymene	15	15
cymenes	16	16
cymes	13	13