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
pungently	20	20
punily	14	14
punishability	26	26
punitively	22	22
punitory	15	15
punkey	17	17
punkeys	18	18
punky	16	16
punny	13	13
punty	12	12
puny	11	11
pupilary	18	18
pupillary	20	20
puppetry	20	20
puppy	17	17
puppydom	24	24
puppydoms	25	25
puppyhood	24	24
puppyhoods	25	25
puppyish	22	22
puppylike	26	26
purblindly	23	23
purely	13	13
purgatory	17	17
purificatory	24	24