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
privatively	25	25
privily	17	17
privity	16	16
privy	14	14
proactively	24	24
probability	23	23
probably	20	20
probationally	24	24
probationary	21	21
probatory	17	17
probity	15	15
problematically	32	32
procaryote	18	18
procaryotes	19	19
procedurally	24	24
processability	26	26
processibility	26	26
processionally	25	25
proclivity	23	23
procryptic	24	24
proctology	21	21
prodigality	20	20
prodigally	20	20
prodigiously	22	22
prodigy	15	15