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
bellybands	22	22
bellyful	20	20
bellyfuls	21	21
bellying	18	18
beltway	16	16
beltways	17	17
belying	16	16
bemusedly	20	20
benday	13	13
bendayed	16	16
bendaying	19	19
bendays	14	14
bendways	18	18
bendy	12	12
bendys	13	13
benedictory	21	21
beneficently	26	26
beneficially	26	26
beneficiary	23	23
benevolently	25	25
benightedly	23	23
benignancy	23	23
benignantly	22	22
benignity	18	18
benignly	18	18