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
psycho	16	16
psychoacoustic	31	31
psychoacoustics	32	32
psychoactive	29	29
psychoanalyses	28	28
psychoanalysis	28	28
psychoanalyst	27	27
psychoanalysts	28	28
psychoanalytic	31	31
psychoanalyze	36	36
psychoanalyzed	38	38
psychoanalyzes	37	37
psychoanalyzing	41	41
psychobabble	32	32
psychobabbled	34	34
psychobabbler	33	33
psychobabblers	34	34
psychobabbles	33	33
psychobabbling	37	37
psychobiography	37	37
psychobiologic	33	33
psychobiologies	31	31
psychobiologist	31	31
psychobiology	31	31
psychochemical	36	36