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
ayahuasca	17	17
ayahuascas	18	18
ayatollah	15	15
ayatollahs	16	16
ayaya	9	9
ayayas	10	10
aye	5	5
ayes	6	6
ayin	7	7
ayins	8	8
ays	5	5
ayurveda	16	16
ayurvedas	17	17
azidothymidines	34	34
azimuthally	30	30
azygos	19	19
azygoses	21	21
azygous	21	21
babbitry	19	19
baby	12	12
babydoll	19	19
babydolls	20	20
babyhood	19	19
babyhoods	20	20
babying	18	18