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
presignifying	27	27
prespecify	24	24
prespecifying	30	30
pressingly	19	19
prestigiously	22	22
presumably	23	23
presumedly	21	21
presumingly	24	24
presumptively	30	30
presumptuously	29	29
presurgery	18	18
presymptomatic	31	31
presynaptic	23	23
presynaptically	31	31
pretendedly	20	20
pretentiously	21	21
preternaturally	24	24
prettify	16	16
prettifying	22	22
prettily	14	14
pretty	11	11
prettying	17	17
prettyish	16	16
pretype	15	15
pretyped	17	17