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
essay	7	7
essayed	10	10
essayer	9	9
essayers	10	10
essaying	13	13
essayist	10	10
essayistic	15	15
essayists	11	11
essays	8	8
essentiality	16	16
essentially	16	16
esterify	13	13
esterifying	19	19
esthetically	21	21
estimably	18	18
estray	8	8
estrayed	11	11
estraying	14	14
estrays	9	9
estrogenically	24	24
estuary	10	10
esuriently	15	15
eternally	14	14
eternity	11	11
ethereality	16	16