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
electrotype	20	20
electrotyped	22	22
electrotyper	21	21
electrotypers	22	22
electrotypes	21	21
electrotyping	25	25
electuary	16	16
eleemosynary	21	21
elegancy	17	17
elegantly	16	16
elegiacally	21	21
elegy	10	10
elementally	20	20
elementarily	20	20
elementary	17	17
elfishly	17	17
eligibility	20	20
eligibly	17	17
elliptically	24	24
ellipticity	21	21
elmy	10	10
elocutionary	20	20
eloquently	25	25
elusively	18	18
elusory	11	11