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
elvishly	18	18
elysian	11	11
elytra	9	9
elytroid	12	12
elytron	11	11
elytrous	12	12
elytrum	14	14
emancipatory	24	24
embarrassedly	23	23
embarrassingly	26	26
embassy	15	15
embay	13	13
embayed	16	16
embaying	19	19
embayment	21	21
embayments	22	22
embays	14	14
emblazonry	29	29
emblematically	31	31
embody	15	15
embodying	21	21
embolectomy	26	26
emboly	15	15
embracery	20	20
embracingly	26	26