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
beryls	12	12
beseechingly	26	26
besottedly	17	17
bestiality	16	16
bestially	16	16
bestiary	13	13
betony	12	12
betray	11	11
betrayal	14	14
betrayals	15	15
betrayed	14	14
betrayer	13	13
betrayers	14	14
betraying	17	17
betrays	12	12
bevvy	18	18
bevy	13	13
beweary	15	15
bewearying	21	21
bewilderedly	24	24
bewilderingly	27	27
bewitchery	23	23
bewitchingly	29	29
beworry	15	15
beworrying	21	21