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
baneberry	18	18
bankability	25	25
bankerly	19	19
bankruptcy	27	27
banteringly	21	21
banty	11	11
banyan	13	13
banyans	14	14
baptismally	24	24
baptistery	18	18
baptistry	17	17
barbarically	25	25
barbarity	17	17
barbarously	21	21
barberry	16	16
bardolatry	17	17
barefacedly	24	24
barely	12	12
barfly	15	15
barky	14	14
barley	12	12
barleycorn	20	20
barleycorns	21	21
barleys	13	13
barmily	16	16