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
pyelonephritic	29	29
pyelonephritis	26	26
pyemia	14	14
pyemias	15	15
pyemic	17	17
pyes	9	9
pygidia	15	15
pygidial	17	17
pygidium	20	20
pygmaean	19	19
pygmean	18	18
pygmies	17	17
pygmoid	18	18
pygmy	17	17
pygmyish	22	22
pygmyism	23	23
pygmyisms	24	24
pyic	12	12
pyin	10	10
pyins	11	11
pyjama	23	23
pyjamas	24	24
pyknic	19	19
pyknics	20	20
pyknoses	18	18