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
ably	10	10
abnormality	21	21
abnormally	21	21
abolitionary	19	19
abominably	23	23
aborally	15	15
aboriginally	22	22
abortively	20	20
abrasively	20	20
abruptly	18	18
absently	15	15
absentmindedly	27	27
absolutely	18	18
absorbability	25	25
absorbancy	22	22
absorbency	22	22
absorbingly	23	23
absorptiometry	25	25
absorptivity	24	24
abstemiously	22	22
abstinently	19	19
abstractedly	22	22
abstractly	19	19
abstrusely	17	17
abstrusity	16	16