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
ebulliently	21	21
eccentrically	27	27
eccentricity	24	24
ecchymoses	23	23
ecchymosis	23	23
ecchymotic	26	26
ecclesiology	24	24
ecdyses	13	13
ecdysial	15	15
ecdysiast	15	15
ecdysiasts	16	16
ecdysis	13	13
ecdyson	14	14
ecdysone	15	15
ecdysones	16	16
ecdysons	15	15
echoey	13	13
eclectically	26	26
ecologically	25	25
ecology	15	15
econometrically	29	29
economically	26	26
economy	16	16
ecophysiologies	28	28
ecophysiology	28	28