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
archetype	19	19
archetypes	20	20
archetypical	26	26
archetypically	31	31
architecturally	28	28
archivally	23	23
archly	14	14
archway	17	17
archways	18	18
arctically	20	20
arcuately	16	16
ardency	14	14
ardently	13	13
arduously	15	15
areally	11	11
areaway	12	12
areaways	13	13
areology	13	13
argosy	10	10
arguably	17	17
argufy	14	14
argufying	20	20
argumentatively	29	29
argyle	11	11
argyles	12	12