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
eukaryotic	20	20
eulogistically	25	25
eulogy	12	12
euonymus	16	16
euonymuses	18	18
eupepsy	16	16
euphemistically	31	31
euphonically	26	26
euphoniously	23	23
euphony	16	16
euphorically	25	25
euphrasy	16	16
euphuistically	28	28
euploidy	16	16
eurhythmic	23	23
eurhythmics	24	24
eurhythmies	21	21
eurhythmy	21	21
euroky	13	13
eurybath	16	16
eurybathic	21	21
eurybaths	17	17
euryhaline	17	17
euryokies	16	16
euryoky	16	16