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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
asyndetically	24	24
asyndeton	14	14
asyndetons	15	15
atalaya	10	10
atalayas	11	11
ataraxy	16	16
atavistically	24	24
ataxy	14	14
atemoya	12	12
atemoyas	13	13
athanasy	13	13
atheistically	22	22
athletically	22	22
athodyd	13	13
athodyds	14	14
atmospherically	30	30
atomically	20	20
atomistically	23	23
atomy	10	10
atonality	13	13
atonally	13	13
atony	8	8
atopy	10	10
atrociously	18	18
atrocity	13	13