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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
amphictyony	27	27
amphidiploidy	29	29
amphiploidy	26	26
amphiprostyle	27	27
amphiprostyles	28	28
amplify	19	19
amplifying	25	25
amply	14	14
ampullary	20	20
amusedly	16	16
amusingly	19	19
amygdala	17	17
amygdalae	18	18
amygdale	17	17
amygdales	18	18
amygdalin	19	19
amygdalins	20	20
amygdaloid	20	20
amygdaloidal	23	23
amygdule	18	18
amygdules	19	19
amyl	10	10
amylase	13	13
amylases	14	14
amylene	14	14