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
anyplace	18	18
anything	16	16
anythings	17	17
anytime	13	13
anyway	14	14
anyways	15	15
anywhere	16	16
anywheres	17	17
anywise	13	13
aoristically	19	19
aortography	20	20
apathetically	25	25
apathy	13	13
aperiodically	24	24
aperiodicity	21	21
apery	10	10
apetaly	13	13
aphetically	23	23
aphony	14	14
aphoristically	26	26
aphyllies	18	18
aphylly	18	18
apiary	11	11
apically	18	18
apiology	16	16