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
epicyclic	24	24
epicycloid	23	23
epicycloidal	26	26
epicycloids	24	24
epidemically	26	26
epidemicity	23	23
epidemiology	24	24
epididymal	21	21
epididymides	23	23
epididymis	20	20
epididymitis	22	22
epigenetically	27	27
epigraphically	31	31
epigraphy	21	21
epigyna	15	15
epigyne	15	15
epigynes	16	16
epigynies	17	17
epigynous	18	18
epigynum	20	20
epigynums	21	21
epigyny	17	17
epilepsy	17	17
epileptically	27	27
epimysia	16	16