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
baryton	13	13
barytone	14	14
barytones	15	15
barytons	14	14
basally	14	14
basely	12	12
bashfully	22	22
bashlyk	19	19
bashlyks	20	20
basically	19	19
basicity	16	16
basidiomycete	25	25
basidiomycetes	26	26
basidiomycetous	28	28
basify	14	14
basifying	20	20
basilary	14	14
basipetally	21	21
basketry	17	17
bassly	12	12
bassy	10	10
bastardy	14	14
batboy	14	14
batboys	15	15
bathetically	24	24