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
psychochemicals	37	37
psychodrama	25	25
psychodramas	26	26
psychodramatic	31	31
psychodynamic	33	33
psychodynamics	34	34
psychogeneses	26	26
psychogenesis	26	26
psychogenetic	29	29
psychogenic	27	27
psychogenically	35	35
psychograph	28	28
psychographic	33	33
psychographics	34	34
psychographs	29	29
psychohistorian	28	28
psychohistories	27	27
psychohistory	27	27
psychokineses	28	28
psychokinesis	28	28
psychokinetic	31	31
psycholinguist	29	29
psycholinguists	30	30
psychologic	27	27
psychological	30	30