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
acceptingly	26	26
accessary	17	17
accessibility	25	25
accessibly	22	22
accessory	17	17
accidentally	24	24
accidently	21	21
acclivity	22	22
accommodatingly	34	34
accompany	24	24
accompanying	30	30
accordantly	22	22
accordingly	24	24
accountability	28	28
accountably	25	25
accountancy	25	25
accretionary	21	21
accumulatively	33	33
accuracy	20	20
accurately	20	20
accursedly	21	21
accusatory	19	19
accusingly	23	23
acerbically	24	24
acerbity	16	16