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
priggishly	22	22
primacy	18	18
primality	18	18
primally	18	18
primarily	18	18
primary	15	15
primatology	22	22
primely	16	16
primevally	24	24
primly	15	15
primordially	23	23
princely	18	18
principality	25	25
principally	25	25
printability	22	22
printery	14	14
priority	13	13
priorly	13	13
priory	11	11
prismatically	26	26
prissily	14	14
prissy	11	11
pristinely	17	17
privacy	19	19
privately	19	19