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
protyls	13	13
proudly	15	15
provably	21	21
provenly	19	19
proverbially	26	26
providentially	27	27
providently	23	23
provinciality	27	27
provincially	27	27
provisionally	25	25
provisionary	22	22
provisory	18	18
provocatively	30	30
provokingly	28	28
proximally	27	27
proximately	27	27
proximity	24	24
proxy	17	17
prudentially	22	22
prudently	18	18
prudery	14	14
prudishly	19	19
pruney	13	13
pruriency	19	19
pruriently	18	18