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
prequalifying	35	35
presbyope	20	20
presbyopes	21	21
presbyopia	21	21
presbyopias	22	22
presbyopic	24	24
presbyter	17	17
presbyterate	20	20
presbyterates	21	21
presbyterial	21	21
presbyterially	26	26
presbyterials	22	22
presbyteries	20	20
presbyters	18	18
presbytery	20	20
presciently	21	21
prescriptively	30	30
presentability	24	24
presentably	21	21
presently	16	16
preservability	27	27
presidency	20	20
presidentially	23	23
presidiary	16	16
presignify	21	21