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
electrify	18	18
electrifying	24	24
electroanalyses	23	23
electroanalysis	23	23
electrocautery	24	24
electrodialyses	23	23
electrodialysis	23	23
electrodialytic	26	26
electrodynamic	28	28
electrodynamics	29	29
electrology	20	20
electrolysis	19	19
electrolyte	18	18
electrolytes	19	19
electrolytic	22	22
electrolyze	27	27
electrolyzed	29	29
electrolyzes	28	28
electrolyzing	32	32
electromyogram	28	28
electromyograms	29	29
electromyograph	31	31
electronically	26	26
electrosurgery	23	23
electrotherapy	25	25