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
enzymic	25	25
enzymically	33	33
enzymologies	30	30
enzymologist	30	30
enzymologists	31	31
enzymology	30	30
enzyms	21	21
eparchy	17	17
epeirogenically	28	28
epeirogeny	18	18
ependyma	18	18
ependymas	19	19
epexegetically	33	33
ephemerality	23	23
ephemerally	23	23
epiboly	16	16
epically	18	18
epicalyces	22	22
epicalyx	24	24
epicalyxes	26	26
epichlorohydrin	30	30
epicotyl	17	17
epicotyls	18	18
epicycle	20	20
epicycles	21	21