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
annoyed	12	12
annoyer	11	11
annoyers	12	12
annoying	15	15
annoyingly	20	20
annoys	10	10
annually	15	15
annuity	12	12
annunciatory	21	21
anodally	14	14
anodically	19	19
anodyne	12	12
anodynes	13	13
anodynic	16	16
anolyte	11	11
anolytes	12	12
anomalously	20	20
anomaly	14	14
anomy	11	11
anonym	13	13
anonymities	18	18
anonymity	18	18
anonymous	17	17
anonymously	22	22
anonymousness	22	22