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
endurably	18	18
enduringly	19	19
endways	14	14
enemy	11	11
energetically	23	23
energy	11	11
enervatingly	23	23
enforceability	27	27
engagingly	21	21
enginery	14	14
engrainedly	19	19
engrossingly	21	21
enharmonically	28	28
enigmatically	26	26
enjoy	17	17
enjoyable	25	25
enjoyableness	30	30
enjoyably	27	27
enjoyed	20	20
enjoyer	19	19
enjoyers	20	20
enjoying	23	23
enjoyment	25	25
enjoyments	26	26
enjoys	18	18