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
beautify	17	17
beautifying	23	23
beauty	12	12
beautyberries	22	22
beautyberry	22	22
beckoningly	28	28
becomingly	25	25
bedirty	13	13
bedirtying	19	19
beechy	16	16
beefily	16	16
beefy	13	13
beerily	13	13
beery	10	10
beeyard	13	13
beeyards	14	14
befittingly	23	23
beggarly	18	18
beggary	16	16
begrudgingly	27	27
beguilingly	24	24
behaviorally	25	25
beigy	12	12
belady	13	13
beladying	19	19