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
bacterially	21	21
bacteriology	23	23
bacteriolyses	22	22
bacteriolysis	22	22
bacteriolytic	25	25
bacteriophagy	28	28
baddy	12	12
badgerly	17	17
badly	12	12
bafflingly	26	26
baffy	16	16
baggily	17	17
baggy	14	14
bailey	12	12
baileys	13	13
bairnly	14	14
bakery	15	15
balcony	17	17
baldly	14	14
baldy	12	12
balefully	21	21
balkily	18	18
balky	15	15
balladry	16	16
ballboy	17	17