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
auditorily	15	15
auditory	12	12
augury	12	12
augustly	15	15
aumbry	15	15
auntly	11	11
aunty	9	9
aurality	12	12
aurally	12	12
auscultatory	20	20
auspiciously	23	23
austerely	13	13
austerity	12	12
autarchy	16	16
autarky	14	14
autecology	19	19
authentically	24	24
authenticity	21	21
authoritatively	25	25
authority	14	14
autistically	20	20
autoantibody	20	20
autobiography	26	26
autobody	15	15
autocatalyses	20	20