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
projectively	34	34
prokaryote	19	19
prokaryotes	20	20
prokaryotic	23	23
proleptically	27	27
prolificacy	26	26
prolifically	26	26
prolificity	23	23
prolixity	22	22
prolixly	22	22
prolusory	16	16
prominently	22	22
promiscuity	23	23
promiscuously	27	27
promisingly	23	23
promissory	18	18
promontory	19	19
promotability	25	25
promptly	20	20
pronely	14	14
pronominally	24	24
pronouncedly	25	25
propensity	19	19
propenyl	18	18
properly	17	17