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
autolysing	17	17
autolysis	13	13
autolytic	16	16
autolyzate	23	23
autolyzates	24	24
autolyze	21	21
autolyzed	23	23
autolyzes	22	22
autolyzing	26	26
automatically	24	24
automaticity	21	21
automobility	22	22
autonomically	25	25
autonomously	21	21
autonomy	15	15
autonym	14	14
autonyms	15	15
autophagy	19	19
autopolyploid	25	25
autopolyploids	26	26
autopolyploidy	28	28
autopsy	13	13
autopsying	19	19
autoradiography	26	26
autosomally	19	19