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
acetaldehyde	22	22
acetaldehydes	23	23
acetify	15	15
acetifying	21	21
acetoxyl	21	21
acetoxyls	22	22
acetyl	12	12
acetylate	15	15
acetylated	17	17
acetylates	16	16
acetylating	20	20
acetylation	18	18
acetylations	19	19
acetylative	21	21
acetylcholine	26	26
acetylcholines	27	27
acetylene	16	16
acetylenes	17	17
acetylenic	20	20
acetylic	17	17
acetyls	13	13
achingly	19	19
achlorhydria	23	23
achlorhydrias	24	24
achlorhydric	26	26