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
ancestry	14	14
anchoritically	27	27
anchovy	19	19
anciently	17	17
ancientry	16	16
ancillary	17	17
ancylostomiases	25	25
ancylostomiasis	25	25
andesyte	12	12
andesytes	13	13
androgyne	16	16
androgynes	17	17
androgynies	18	18
androgynous	19	19
androgynously	24	24
androgyny	18	18
andrology	16	16
anecdotally	20	20
anecdotically	25	25
anelasticity	19	19
anemically	21	21
anemometry	19	19
anencephaly	24	24
anergy	11	11
anesthesiology	22	22