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
antitechnology	26	26
antithetically	24	24
antithyroid	17	17
antitype	14	14
antitypes	15	15
antityphoid	20	20
antonym	14	14
antonymic	19	19
antonymies	17	17
antonymous	18	18
antonyms	15	15
antonymy	17	17
antsy	8	8
anxiety	17	17
anxiolytic	24	24
anxiolytics	25	25
anxiously	21	21
any	6	6
anybodies	16	16
anybody	16	16
anyhow	14	14
anymore	13	13
anyon	9	9
anyone	10	10
anyons	10	10