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
avuncularity	25	25
avuncularly	25	25
away	9	9
awayness	14	14
awaynesses	16	16
aweary	11	11
awesomely	18	18
awfully	18	18
awkwardly	23	23
awny	10	10
awry	9	9
axenically	25	25
axiality	18	18
axially	18	18
axillary	19	19
axiologically	30	30
axiology	20	20
axiomatically	30	30
axisymmetric	30	30
axisymmetrical	33	33
axisymmetries	28	28
axisymmetry	28	28
ay	4	4
ayah	8	8
ayahs	9	9