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
apteryxes	21	21
aptitudinally	23	23
aptly	11	11
apyrase	12	12
apyrases	13	13
apyretic	16	16
aquatically	28	28
aquilinity	24	24
arability	15	15
arachnology	22	22
arbitrarily	17	17
arbitrary	14	14
arboreally	17	17
arcanely	15	15
archaeology	21	21
archaeopteryx	30	30
archaeopteryxes	32	32
archaically	23	23
archdeaconry	24	24
archduchy	23	23
archenemy	20	20
archeology	20	20
archery	14	14
archetypal	21	21
archetypally	26	26