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
argyll	12	12
argylls	13	13
ariary	8	8
aridity	10	10
aridly	10	10
aristocracy	19	19
arithmetically	26	26
armorially	17	17
armory	11	11
armoury	13	13
army	9	9
armyworm	19	19
armyworms	20	20
aromatherapy	22	22
aromatically	22	22
aromaticity	19	19
aroynt	9	9
aroynted	12	12
aroynting	15	15
aroynts	10	10
arrantly	12	12
array	7	7
arrayal	10	10
arrayals	11	11
arrayed	10	10