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
propylene	19	19
propylenes	20	20
propylic	20	20
propylon	18	18
propyls	16	16
propyne	16	16
propynes	17	17
prosaically	21	21
proscriptively	30	30
proselyte	15	15
proselyted	17	17
proselytes	16	16
proselyting	20	20
proselytise	17	17
proselytised	19	19
proselytises	18	18
proselytising	22	22
proselytism	20	20
proselytisms	21	21
proselytization	31	31
proselytize	26	26
proselytized	28	28
proselytizer	27	27
proselytizers	28	28
proselytizes	27	27