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
pyrohies	15	15
pyrohy	15	15
pyrola	12	12
pyrolas	13	13
pyrolize	23	23
pyrolized	25	25
pyrolizes	24	24
pyrolizing	28	28
pyrologies	18	18
pyrology	18	18
pyrolusite	17	17
pyrolusites	18	18
pyrolysate	18	18
pyrolysates	19	19
pyrolyse	16	16
pyrolysed	18	18
pyrolyses	17	17
pyrolysing	21	21
pyrolysis	17	17
pyrolytic	20	20
pyrolytically	28	28
pyrolyzable	32	32
pyrolyzate	27	27
pyrolyzates	28	28
pyrolyze	25	25