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
endolymph	22	22
endolymphatic	29	29
endolymphs	23	23
endomorphy	22	22
endonucleolytic	29	29
endophyte	18	18
endophytes	19	19
endophytic	22	22
endopolyploid	26	26
endopolyploidy	29	29
endoscopically	29	29
endoscopy	19	19
endosteally	17	17
endostyle	14	14
endostyles	15	15
endosymbiont	23	23
endosymbionts	24	24
endosymbioses	23	23
endosymbiosis	23	23
endosymbiotic	26	26
endothermy	19	19
endplay	15	15
endplayed	18	18
endplaying	21	21
endplays	16	16