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
astutely	12	12
astylar	10	10
asyla	8	8
asylum	13	13
asylums	14	14
asymmetric	21	21
asymmetrical	24	24
asymmetrically	29	29
asymmetries	19	19
asymmetry	19	19
asymptomatic	26	26
asymptote	17	17
asymptotes	18	18
asymptotic	21	21
asymptotically	29	29
asynapses	15	15
asynapsis	15	15
asynchronies	21	21
asynchronism	24	24
asynchronisms	25	25
asynchronous	22	22
asynchronously	27	27
asynchrony	21	21
asyndeta	12	12
asyndetic	16	16