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
antipornography	29	29
antipoverty	21	21
antipsychotic	27	27
antipsychotics	28	28
antipyic	17	17
antipyics	18	18
antipyretic	20	20
antipyretics	21	21
antipyrine	17	17
antipyrines	18	18
antiquary	22	22
antiquity	22	22
antirationality	20	20
antiregulatory	21	21
antisecrecy	20	20
antiseptically	25	25
antisexuality	25	25
antislavery	19	19
antisocially	20	20
antisodomy	17	17
antistyle	13	13
antistyles	14	14
antisubsidy	19	19
antisymmetric	25	25
antisyphilitic	26	26