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
employe	16	16
employed	18	18
employee	17	17
employees	18	18
employer	17	17
employers	18	18
employes	17	17
employing	21	21
employment	23	23
employments	24	24
employs	16	16
emptily	16	16
empty	13	13
emptying	19	19
empyema	18	18
empyemas	19	19
empyemata	20	20
empyemic	22	22
empyreal	17	17
empyrean	17	17
empyreans	18	18
emulatively	23	23
emulously	18	18
emulsify	18	18
emulsifying	24	24