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
apishly	15	15
aplenty	14	14
apocalypse	22	22
apocalypses	23	23
apocalyptic	26	26
apocalyptical	29	29
apocalyptically	34	34
apocalypticism	32	32
apocalypticisms	33	33
apocalyptism	27	27
apocalyptisms	28	28
apocalyptist	24	24
apocalyptists	25	25
apocarpy	19	19
apocrypha	22	22
apocryphal	24	24
apocryphally	29	29
apocryphalness	29	29
apodictically	27	27
apoenzyme	27	27
apoenzymes	28	28
apogamy	17	17
apolitically	23	23
apologetically	27	27
apology	15	15