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
embroidery	19	19
embryo	14	14
embryogeneses	24	24
embryogenesis	24	24
embryogenetic	27	27
embryogenic	25	25
embryogenies	23	23
embryogeny	23	23
embryoid	17	17
embryoids	18	18
embryological	28	28
embryologically	33	33
embryologies	23	23
embryologist	23	23
embryologists	24	24
embryology	23	23
embryon	16	16
embryonal	19	19
embryonated	21	21
embryonic	21	21
embryonically	29	29
embryons	17	17
embryophyte	26	26
embryophytes	27	27
embryos	15	15