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
eurypterid	17	17
eurypterids	18	18
eurythermal	20	20
eurythermic	22	22
eurythermous	21	21
eurythmic	20	20
eurythmics	21	21
eurythmies	18	18
eurythmy	18	18
eurytopic	18	18
eusociality	18	18
eustacy	13	13
eustasy	10	10
eutaxy	16	16
euthyroid	15	15
eutrophy	16	16
evangelically	28	28
evasively	20	20
evenhandedly	25	25
evenly	14	14
eventfully	23	23
eventuality	20	20
eventually	20	20
everlastingly	24	24
every	11	11