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
anaesthesiology	23	23
anaglyph	19	19
anaglyphic	24	24
anaglyphs	20	20
anagogically	24	24
anagogy	14	14
anality	11	11
anally	11	11
analogically	23	23
analogously	19	19
analogy	13	13
analysand	15	15
analysands	16	16
analyse	11	11
analysed	13	13
analyser	12	12
analysers	13	13
analyses	12	12
analysing	16	16
analysis	12	12
analyst	11	11
analysts	12	12
analyte	11	11
analytes	12	12
analytic	15	15