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
autotetraploidy	23	23
autotomy	14	14
autotrophically	28	28
autotrophy	18	18
autotype	14	14
autotypes	15	15
autotypies	16	16
autotypy	16	16
autumnally	20	20
auxiliary	20	20
auxotrophy	25	25
availability	23	23
availably	20	20
avariciously	23	23
avascularity	23	23
averagely	18	18
aversely	15	15
aversively	21	21
aviary	12	12
avidity	14	14
avidly	14	14
avocationally	25	25
avoidably	20	20
avowably	21	21
avowedly	19	19