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
anonyms	14	14
anorexy	17	17
anovulatory	20	20
answerability	23	23
antecedently	21	21
antenatally	17	17
anteriorly	14	14
antetype	14	14
antetypes	15	15
anthocyanin	21	21
anthocyanins	22	22
anthology	17	17
anthophyllite	25	25
anthophyllites	26	26
anthropology	23	23
anthropometry	24	24
anthropophagy	28	28
anthroposophy	26	26
antianxiety	22	22
antiarrhythmic	27	27
antibiotically	25	25
antibody	15	15
antically	17	17
anticipatory	21	21
anticity	14	14