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
altimetry	15	15
altruistically	23	23
alveolarly	19	19
alway	11	11
always	12	12
alyssum	14	14
alyssums	15	15
amaryllis	16	16
amaryllises	18	18
amateurishly	21	21
amatively	19	19
amatory	12	12
amazedly	24	24
amazingly	27	27
ambary	14	14
ambery	14	14
ambidexterity	29	29
ambidextrously	32	32
ambiguity	20	20
ambiguously	24	24
ambisexuality	30	30
ambitiously	21	21
ambivalently	27	27
amblyopia	21	21
amblyopias	22	22