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
emergency	20	20
emery	10	10
eminency	18	18
eminently	17	17
emissary	13	13
emissivity	19	19
emotionality	19	19
emotionally	19	19
emotionlessly	21	21
emotively	19	19
emotivity	18	18
empathetically	29	29
empathically	27	27
empathy	17	17
empery	14	14
emphatically	27	27
emphysema	22	22
emphysemas	23	23
emphysematous	27	27
emphysemic	26	26
empirically	24	24
employ	15	15
employabilities	28	28
employability	28	28
employable	23	23