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
absurdity	16	16
absurdly	16	16
abundantly	20	20
abusively	20	20
aby	8	8
abye	9	9
abyed	11	11
abyeing	15	15
abyes	10	10
abying	14	14
abys	9	9
abysm	13	13
abysmal	16	16
abysmally	21	21
abysms	14	14
abyss	10	10
abyssal	13	13
abysses	12	12
academically	26	26
academy	16	16
acceleratingly	27	27
accentually	23	23
acceptability	28	28
acceptably	25	25
acceptedly	23	23