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
erroneously	16	16
eruditely	14	14
eruptively	21	21
eryngium	17	17
eryngiums	18	18
eryngo	11	11
eryngoes	13	13
eryngos	12	12
erysipelas	16	16
erysipelases	18	18
erythema	15	15
erythemas	16	16
erythematous	20	20
erythorbate	18	18
erythorbates	19	19
erythremia	17	17
erythremias	18	18
erythrism	16	16
erythrismal	19	19
erythrisms	17	17
erythristic	18	18
erythrite	13	13
erythrites	14	14
erythroblast	20	20
erythroblastic	25	25