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
aminophyllines	28	28
aminopyrine	21	21
aminopyrines	22	22
amitotically	22	22
amitriptyline	23	23
amitriptylines	24	24
amity	10	10
ammonify	20	20
ammonifying	26	26
amnesty	13	13
amnestying	19	19
amoebocyte	21	21
amoebocytes	22	22
amorality	15	15
amorally	15	15
amorously	16	16
amorphously	23	23
amoxycillin	29	29
amoxycillins	30	30
ampacity	19	19
amphibiously	27	27
amphibology	27	27
amphiboly	23	23
amphictyonic	29	29
amphictyonies	27	27