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
atrophy	14	14
atrophying	20	20
attaboy	12	12
attaboys	13	13
attainability	20	20
attentively	19	19
attitudinally	20	20
attorney	11	11
attorneys	12	12
attorneyship	20	20
attorneyships	21	21
attractively	22	22
attributively	24	24
atypic	14	14
atypical	17	17
atypicalities	22	22
atypicality	22	22
atypically	22	22
audaciously	20	20
audacity	15	15
audibility	18	18
audibly	15	15
audiology	16	16
audiometry	17	17
auditability	20	20