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
cysteine	14	14
cysteines	15	15
cysteins	14	14
cystic	14	14
cysticercoid	24	24
cysticercoids	25	25
cysticercoses	24	24
cysticercosis	24	24
cysticercus	23	23
cystine	13	13
cystines	14	14
cystinuria	17	17
cystinurias	18	18
cystitides	16	16
cystitis	13	13
cystoid	13	13
cystoids	14	14
cystolith	17	17
cystoliths	18	18
cystoscope	21	21
cystoscopes	22	22
cystoscopic	25	25
cystoscopies	23	23
cystoscopy	23	23
cysts	10	10