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
barmy	13	13
barney	12	12
barneys	13	13
barny	11	11
barnyard	15	15
barnyards	16	16
barometrically	27	27
barometry	17	17
baronetcy	18	18
barony	12	12
baroquely	25	25
barratry	13	13
barrenly	15	15
barretry	13	13
barry	10	10
barye	10	10
baryes	11	11
baryon	12	12
baryonic	17	17
baryons	13	13
baryta	11	11
barytas	12	12
baryte	11	11
barytes	12	12
barytic	15	15