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
epitaxy	19	19
epizootiology	30	30
epizooty	22	22
epochally	21	21
eponym	15	15
eponymic	20	20
eponymies	18	18
eponymous	19	19
eponyms	16	16
eponymy	18	18
epoxy	17	17
epoxyed	20	20
epoxying	23	23
equability	26	26
equably	23	23
equality	21	21
equally	21	21
equanimity	26	26
equationally	27	27
equerry	19	19
equidistantly	28	28
equilibratory	29	29
equinely	22	22
equinity	21	21
equipollently	32	32