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
edifying	17	17
editorially	16	16
educability	22	22
educationally	23	23
eely	7	7
eensy	8	8
eerily	9	9
eery	6	6
effectively	27	27
effectivity	26	26
effectuality	25	25
effectually	25	25
effeminacy	25	25
efferently	20	20
effervescently	31	31
effetely	17	17
efficaciously	29	29
efficacity	24	24
efficacy	22	22
efficiency	25	25
efficiently	24	24
effigy	16	16
effortfully	25	25
effortlessly	22	22
effrontery	19	19