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
amylenes	15	15
amylic	15	15
amylogen	17	17
amylogens	18	18
amyloid	14	14
amyloidoses	18	18
amyloidosis	18	18
amyloids	15	15
amylolytic	22	22
amylopectin	24	24
amylopectins	25	25
amyloplast	20	20
amyloplasts	21	21
amylopsin	19	19
amylopsins	20	20
amylose	13	13
amyloses	14	14
amyls	11	11
amylum	16	16
amylums	17	17
amyotonia	15	15
amyotonias	16	16
anachronously	24	24
anacoluthically	30	30
anaerobically	24	24