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
appetency	21	21
appetizingly	33	33
applaudably	26	26
appley	15	15
applicability	29	29
applicatively	30	30
applicatory	23	23
apply	14	14
applying	20	20
appositely	19	19
appositively	25	25
appraisingly	24	24
appreciably	26	26
appreciatively	30	30
appreciatory	23	23
apprehensibly	28	28
apprehensively	30	30
approachability	32	32
approbatory	22	22
appropriately	25	25
approvably	26	26
approvingly	27	27
approximately	32	32
apriority	14	14
apteryx	19	19