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
purify	15	15
purifying	21	21
puristically	23	23
puritanically	25	25
purity	12	12
puromycin	22	22
puromycins	23	23
purply	16	16
purportedly	22	22
purposefully	27	27
purposelessly	24	24
purposely	19	19
purposively	25	25
purringly	19	19
pursily	14	14
pursy	11	11
purty	11	11
purvey	16	16
purveyance	24	24
purveyances	25	25
purveyed	19	19
purveying	22	22
purveyor	18	18
purveyors	19	19
purveys	17	17