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
anesthetically	24	24
aneuploidy	19	19
aneurysm	15	15
aneurysmal	18	18
aneurysms	16	16
anfractuosity	23	23
angary	11	11
angelically	22	22
angelology	19	19
angerly	13	13
angiography	23	23
angioplasty	20	20
angrily	13	13
angry	10	10
angsty	11	11
angularity	17	17
angularly	17	17
anhydride	16	16
anhydrides	17	17
anhydrite	15	15
anhydrites	16	16
anhydrous	16	16
anility	11	11
animacy	16	16
animality	16	16