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
etymologize	28	28
etymologized	30	30
etymologizes	29	29
etymologizing	33	33
etymology	19	19
etymon	12	12
etymons	13	13
eucalypt	18	18
eucalypti	19	19
eucalyptol	21	21
eucalyptole	22	22
eucalyptoles	23	23
eucalyptols	22	22
eucalypts	19	19
eucalyptus	21	21
eucalyptuses	23	23
eucaryote	15	15
eucaryotes	16	16
eudiometrically	27	27
eugenically	22	22
eugeosynclinal	26	26
eugeosyncline	24	24
eugeosynclines	25	25
eukaryote	16	16
eukaryotes	17	17