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
amblyopic	24	24
amboyna	16	16
amboynas	17	17
ambrosially	21	21
ambrotype	20	20
ambrotypes	21	21
ambry	13	13
ambulatorily	23	23
ambulatory	20	20
amebocyte	20	20
amebocytes	21	21
amelioratory	18	18
amenability	21	21
amenably	18	18
amendatory	17	17
amenity	13	13
amethyst	15	15
amethystine	19	19
amethysts	16	16
amiability	19	19
amiably	16	16
amicability	23	23
amicably	20	20
aminity	13	13
aminophylline	27	27