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
epimysium	21	21
epinasty	14	14
epiphany	19	19
epiphenomenally	32	32
epiphyseal	21	21
epiphyses	19	19
epiphysial	21	21
epiphysis	19	19
epiphyte	18	18
epiphytes	19	19
epiphytic	22	22
epiphytically	30	30
epiphytism	23	23
epiphytotic	24	24
episcopacy	24	24
episiotomy	18	18
episodically	23	23
episomally	20	20
epistasy	13	13
epistemically	26	26
epistemology	23	23
epistolary	16	16
epistyle	14	14
epistyles	15	15
epitaxially	25	25