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
property	16	16
propertyless	21	21
prophecy	21	21
prophesy	18	18
prophesying	24	24
prophetically	28	28
prophylactic	29	29
prophylactics	30	30
prophylaxes	29	29
prophylaxis	29	29
propinquity	30	30
propitiatory	20	20
propitiously	22	22
proportionably	27	27
proportionality	25	25
proportionally	25	25
proportionately	25	25
propoxyphene	33	33
propoxyphenes	34	34
proprietary	19	19
propriety	17	17
propyl	15	15
propyla	16	16
propylaea	18	18
propylaeum	23	23