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
assayer	9	9
assayers	10	10
assaying	13	13
assays	8	8
assembly	17	17
assemblyman	24	24
assemblymen	24	24
assemblywoman	29	29
assemblywomen	29	29
assertedly	14	14
assertively	18	18
assiduity	13	13
assiduously	17	17
assignability	22	22
assimilability	24	24
assimilatory	18	18
associatively	23	23
associativity	22	22
assortatively	20	20
assumability	22	22
assumably	19	19
assumedly	17	17
assuredly	14	14
astheny	12	12
asthmatically	25	25