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
artificially	22	22
artillery	13	13
artilleryman	20	20
artillerymen	20	20
artily	9	9
artiodactyl	18	18
artiodactyls	19	19
artistically	19	19
artistry	10	10
artlessly	13	13
artsy	7	7
arty	6	6
aryl	7	7
aryls	8	8
arytenoid	13	13
arytenoids	14	14
arythmia	15	15
arythmias	16	16
arythmic	18	18
ascendancy	21	21
ascendantly	20	20
ascendency	21	21
ascetically	21	21
ascomycete	21	21
ascomycetes	22	22