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
pterygia	15	15
pterygium	20	20
pterygiums	21	21
pterygoid	17	17
pterygoids	18	18
pteryla	13	13
pterylae	14	14
ptooey	11	11
ptyalin	14	14
ptyalins	15	15
ptyalism	17	17
ptyalisms	18	18
puberty	16	16
publically	25	25
publicity	22	22
publicly	22	22
puckery	20	20
puckishly	25	25
puddingy	19	19
puddly	15	15
pudency	18	18
pudgily	17	17
pudgy	14	14
puerilely	17	17
puerility	16	16