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
pyretic	15	15
pyrexia	19	19
pyrexial	21	21
pyrexias	20	20
pyrexic	22	22
pyrheliometer	24	24
pyrheliometers	25	25
pyrheliometric	28	28
pyric	13	13
pyridic	16	16
pyridine	15	15
pyridines	16	16
pyridoxal	23	23
pyridoxals	24	24
pyridoxamine	29	29
pyridoxamines	30	30
pyridoxine	24	24
pyridoxines	25	25
pyriform	19	19
pyrimethamine	27	27
pyrimethamines	28	28
pyrimidine	20	20
pyrimidines	21	21
pyrite	11	11
pyrites	12	12