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
psych	15	15
psychasthenia	26	26
psychasthenias	27	27
psychasthenic	29	29
psyche	16	16
psyched	18	18
psychedelia	23	23
psychedelias	24	24
psychedelic	26	26
psychedelically	34	34
psychedelics	27	27
psyches	17	17
psychiatric	24	24
psychiatrically	32	32
psychiatries	22	22
psychiatrist	22	22
psychiatrists	23	23
psychiatry	22	22
psychic	20	20
psychical	23	23
psychically	28	28
psychics	21	21
psyching	21	21
psychism	21	21
psychisms	22	22