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
babyish	17	17
babylike	21	21
babymoon	20	20
babymoons	21	21
babyproof	23	23
babyproofed	26	26
babyproofing	29	29
babyproofs	24	24
babysat	15	15
babysit	15	15
babysits	16	16
babysitter	18	18
babysitters	19	19
babysitting	22	22
baccy	16	16
bacillary	19	19
backcountry	28	28
backhandedly	30	30
backstay	20	20
backstays	21	21
backstory	21	21
backwardly	27	27
backwoodsy	26	26
backyard	21	21
backyards	22	22