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
psychologically	35	35
psychologies	25	25
psychologise	25	25
psychologised	27	27
psychologises	26	26
psychologising	30	30
psychologism	28	28
psychologisms	29	29
psychologist	25	25
psychologists	26	26
psychologize	34	34
psychologized	36	36
psychologizes	35	35
psychologizing	39	39
psychology	25	25
psychometric	28	28
psychometrician	32	32
psychometrics	29	29
psychometries	26	26
psychometry	26	26
psychomotor	24	24
psychoneuroses	26	26
psychoneurosis	26	26
psychoneurotic	29	29
psychopath	25	25