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
puttying	17	17
puttyless	16	16
puttylike	20	20
puttyroot	15	15
puttyroots	16	16
puzzlingly	39	39
pya	8	8
pyaemia	15	15
pyaemias	16	16
pyaemic	18	18
pyas	9	9
pycnidia	18	18
pycnidial	20	20
pycnidium	23	23
pycnogonid	23	23
pycnogonids	24	24
pycnometer	22	22
pycnometers	23	23
pycnoses	17	17
pycnosis	17	17
pycnotic	20	20
pye	8	8
pyelitic	17	17
pyelitis	14	14
pyelitises	16	16