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
acrylamide	20	20
acrylamides	21	21
acrylate	14	14
acrylates	15	15
acrylic	16	16
acrylics	17	17
acrylonitrile	21	21
acrylonitriles	22	22
actinically	22	22
actinometry	20	20
actinomorphy	26	26
actinomyces	23	23
actinomycete	24	24
actinomycetes	25	25
actinomycin	24	24
actinomycins	25	25
actinomycoses	25	25
actinomycosis	25	25
actinomycotic	28	28
actionably	20	20
actively	18	18
activity	17	17
actomyosin	19	19
actomyosins	20	20
actorly	13	13