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
animally	16	16
animatedly	18	18
animately	16	16
animatronically	27	27
animosity	15	15
anisogamy	17	17
anisotropically	26	26
anisotropy	16	16
ankylosaur	19	19
ankylosaurs	20	20
ankylosaurus	22	22
ankylosauruses	24	24
ankylose	16	16
ankylosed	18	18
ankyloses	17	17
ankylosing	21	21
ankylosis	17	17
ankylostomiases	26	26
ankylostomiasis	26	26
ankylotic	20	20
annihilatory	19	19
anniversary	19	19
annoy	9	9
annoyance	17	17
annoyances	18	18