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
ballboys	18	18
ballistically	25	25
ballplayer	21	21
ballplayers	22	22
bally	12	12
ballyard	16	16
ballyards	17	17
ballyhoo	17	17
ballyhooed	20	20
ballyhooing	23	23
ballyhoos	18	18
ballyrag	17	17
ballyragged	23	23
ballyragging	26	26
ballyrags	18	18
balmily	17	17
balmy	14	14
balneology	20	20
baloney	14	14
baloneys	15	15
banality	15	15
banally	15	15
banditry	15	15
bandy	12	12
bandying	18	18