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
puffery	19	19
puffily	20	20
puffy	17	17
puggry	16	16
puggy	15	15
pugnaciously	26	26
pugnacity	21	21
pukey	15	15
pulingly	19	19
pulley	14	14
pulleyed	17	17
pulleying	20	20
pulleys	15	15
pulmonary	20	20
pulpally	20	20
pulpily	18	18
pulpy	15	15
punchily	21	21
punchy	18	18
punctiliously	26	26
punctuality	23	23
punctually	23	23
punditocracy	26	26
punditry	16	16
pungency	21	21