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
pyramidical	24	24
pyramiding	22	22
pyramidologist	26	26
pyramidologists	27	27
pyramidology	26	26
pyramids	17	17
pyran	11	11
pyranoid	15	15
pyranose	14	14
pyranoses	15	15
pyranoside	17	17
pyranosides	18	18
pyrans	12	12
pyre	9	9
pyrene	12	12
pyrenes	13	13
pyrenoid	15	15
pyrenoids	16	16
pyres	10	10
pyrethrin	17	17
pyrethrins	18	18
pyrethroid	18	18
pyrethroids	19	19
pyrethrum	20	20
pyrethrums	21	21