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
entomophagy	24	24
entomophily	23	23
entranceway	21	21
entranceways	22	22
entreatingly	19	19
entreaty	11	11
entropically	23	23
entropy	13	13
entry	8	8
entryway	16	16
entryways	17	17
enumerability	24	24
enviably	19	19
enviously	18	18
environmentally	29	29
envoy	12	12
envoys	13	13
envy	11	11
envying	17	17
envyingly	22	22
enzym	20	20
enzymatic	27	27
enzymatically	35	35
enzyme	21	21
enzymes	22	22