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
emyd	10	10
emyde	11	11
emydes	12	12
emyds	11	11
enactory	14	14
encephalography	34	34
encephalopathy	31	31
enchantingly	25	25
encouragingly	26	26
encrypt	16	16
encrypted	19	19
encrypting	22	22
encryption	20	20
encryptions	21	21
encrypts	17	17
encyclic	21	21
encyclical	24	24
encyclicals	25	25
encyclics	22	22
encyclopaedia	27	27
encyclopaedias	28	28
encyclopaedic	30	30
encyclopedia	26	26
encyclopedias	27	27
encyclopedic	29	29