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
psychopathic	30	30
psychopathies	28	28
psychopathology	35	35
psychopaths	26	26
psychopathy	28	28
psychophysical	35	35
psychophysicist	35	35
psychophysics	33	33
psychos	17	17
psychoses	19	19
psychosexual	31	31
psychosexuality	36	36
psychosexually	36	36
psychosis	19	19
psychosocial	26	26
psychosocially	31	31
psychosomatic	29	29
psychosurgeon	27	27
psychosurgeons	28	28
psychosurgeries	28	28
psychosurgery	28	28
psychosurgical	31	31
psychosyntheses	30	30
psychosynthesis	30	30
psychotherapies	30	30