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
bathyal	15	15
bathymetric	24	24
bathymetrical	27	27
bathymetrically	32	32
bathymetries	22	22
bathymetry	22	22
bathypelagic	28	28
bathyscaph	25	25
bathyscaphe	26	26
bathyscaphes	27	27
bathyscaphs	26	26
bathysphere	23	23
bathyspheres	24	24
battery	12	12
battily	13	13
batty	10	10
baulky	17	17
bawdily	17	17
bawdry	15	15
bawdy	14	14
bawty	13	13
bay	8	8
bayadeer	14	14
bayadeers	15	15
bayadere	14	14