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
ascomycetous	24	24
aseptically	21	21
asexuality	21	21
asexually	21	21
ashamedly	18	18
ashtray	11	11
ashtrays	12	12
ashy	8	8
asininely	14	14
asininity	13	13
asperity	13	13
asphyxia	22	22
asphyxias	23	23
asphyxiate	24	24
asphyxiated	26	26
asphyxiates	25	25
asphyxiating	29	29
asphyxiation	27	27
asphyxiations	28	28
asphyxies	23	23
asphyxy	23	23
aspirationally	22	22
assaultively	21	21
assay	7	7
assayed	10	10