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
psychotherapist	30	30
psychotherapy	30	30
psychotomimetic	34	34
psychotropic	28	28
psychrometer	25	25
psychrometers	26	26
psychrometric	29	29
psychrometries	27	27
psychrometry	27	27
psychrophilic	32	32
psychs	16	16
psylla	13	13
psyllas	14	14
psyllid	15	15
psyllids	16	16
psyllium	19	19
psylliums	20	20
psyops	14	14
psywar	14	14
psywars	15	15
pteridology	20	20
pteridophyte	23	23
pteridophytes	24	24
pterodactyl	21	21
pterodactyls	22	22