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
apomictically	29	29
apophony	19	19
apophyge	20	20
apophyges	21	21
apophyllite	23	23
apophyllites	24	24
apophyseal	21	21
apophyses	19	19
apophysis	19	19
apoplectically	31	31
apoplexy	24	24
aposematically	27	27
apospory	16	16
apostacy	16	16
apostasy	13	13
apostolicity	21	21
apothecary	20	20
apotropaically	27	27
appallingly	25	25
apparently	20	20
appealability	26	26
appealingly	24	24
appellatively	28	28
appendectomy	28	28
appendicectomy	33	33