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
effusively	24	24
eggy	10	10
egocentrically	27	27
egocentricity	24	24
egoistically	21	21
egomaniacally	26	26
egotistically	22	22
egregiously	19	19
egyptian	16	16
egyptians	17	17
eidetically	19	19
eighthly	17	17
eighty	12	12
ejaculatory	27	27
elaborately	18	18
elastically	19	19
elasticity	16	16
elatedly	13	13
elderberry	17	17
elderly	12	12
electability	22	22
electively	21	21
electorally	19	19
electrically	23	23
electricity	20	20