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
productively	27	27
productivity	26	26
proenzyme	27	27
proenzymes	28	28
profanatory	20	20
profanely	19	19
profanity	18	18
professedly	21	21
professionally	25	25
professorially	24	24
proficiency	26	26
proficiently	25	25
profitability	25	25
profitably	22	22
profligacy	24	24
profligately	24	24
profoundly	22	22
profundity	21	21
profusely	19	19
progeny	15	15
programmability	32	32
progressively	25	25
progressivity	24	24
prohibitively	28	28
prohibitory	21	21