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
bays	9	9
bayside	13	13
baysides	14	14
baywood	16	16
baywoods	17	17
beachboy	21	21
beachboys	22	22
beachy	16	16
beadily	14	14
beady	11	11
beaky	14	14
beamily	16	16
beamishly	20	20
beamy	13	13
beanery	13	13
bearability	20	20
bearably	17	17
bearberry	17	17
bearishly	17	17
beastly	13	13
beatifically	25	25
beatify	15	15
beatifying	21	21
beauteously	19	19
beautifully	23	23