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
bayaderes	15	15
bayamo	14	14
bayamos	15	15
bayard	12	12
bayards	13	13
bayberries	18	18
bayberry	18	18
bayed	11	11
bayer	10	10
bayest	11	11
bayfront	17	17
bayfronts	18	18
baying	14	14
bayman	15	15
baymen	15	15
baynoddies	18	18
baynoddy	18	18
bayonet	13	13
bayoneted	16	16
bayoneting	19	19
bayonets	14	14
bayonetted	17	17
bayonetting	20	20
bayou	11	11
bayous	12	12