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
pyritic	15	15
pyritise	13	13
pyritised	15	15
pyritises	14	14
pyritising	18	18
pyritize	22	22
pyritized	24	24
pyritizes	23	23
pyritizing	27	27
pyritous	14	14
pyro	9	9
pyrocatechol	26	26
pyrocatechols	27	27
pyroclastic	23	23
pyroelectric	24	24
pyroelectricity	29	29
pyrogallol	20	20
pyrogallols	21	21
pyrogen	15	15
pyrogenic	20	20
pyrogenicities	25	25
pyrogenicity	25	25
pyrogens	16	16
pyrogies	15	15
pyrogy	15	15