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
erythroblasts	21	21
erythrocyte	20	20
erythrocytes	21	21
erythrocytic	24	24
erythroid	14	14
erythromycin	25	25
erythromycins	26	26
erythron	13	13
erythrons	14	14
erythropoieses	21	21
erythropoiesis	21	21
erythropoietic	24	24
erythropoietin	22	22
erythropoietins	23	23
erythrosin	15	15
erythrosine	16	16
erythrosines	17	17
erythrosins	16	16
escalatory	16	16
escapology	21	21
eschatology	21	21
esoterically	19	19
especially	20	20
espy	9	9
espying	15	15