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
anticly	14	14
anticyclone	22	22
anticyclones	23	23
anticyclonic	26	26
antidotally	17	17
antidromically	26	26
antifertility	20	20
antigay	12	12
antigenically	24	24
antigenicity	21	21
antigravity	20	20
antihysteric	20	20
antileprosy	18	18
antilogy	14	14
antimilitary	19	19
antimonopoly	23	23
antimony	15	15
antimycin	19	19
antinomy	15	15
antiparty	15	15
antipathy	17	17
antiphonally	23	23
antiphonary	20	20
antiphony	18	18
antipiracy	19	19