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
proselytizing	31	31
prosify	15	15
prosifying	21	21
prosily	13	13
prosodically	23	23
prosody	13	13
prosopography	28	28
prospectively	29	29
prosperity	18	18
prosperously	22	22
prostacyclin	25	25
prostacyclins	26	26
prostatectomy	24	24
prosthetically	26	26
prostyle	14	14
prostyles	15	15
prosy	10	10
protectively	25	25
protectory	18	18
protensively	23	23
proteoglycan	24	24
proteoglycans	25	25
proteolyses	17	17
proteolysis	17	17
proteolytic	20	20