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
equitability	28	28
equitably	25	25
equity	18	18
equivalency	32	32
equivalently	31	31
equivocality	32	32
equivocally	32	32
erasability	17	17
erectility	16	16
erectly	13	13
ergodicity	18	18
ergonomically	26	26
eriophyid	17	17
eriophyids	18	18
eristically	18	18
erodibility	18	18
erosely	10	10
erosionally	16	16
erosivity	15	15
erotically	17	17
errancy	13	13
errantly	12	12
errantry	11	11
erratically	18	18
erringly	14	14