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
pyrolyzed	27	27
pyrolyzer	26	26
pyrolyzers	27	27
pyrolyzes	26	26
pyrolyzing	30	30
pyromancies	23	23
pyromancy	23	23
pyromania	18	18
pyromaniac	22	22
pyromaniacal	25	25
pyromaniacs	23	23
pyromanias	19	19
pyrometallurgy	29	29
pyrometer	17	17
pyrometers	18	18
pyrometric	21	21
pyrometrically	29	29
pyrometries	19	19
pyrometry	19	19
pyromorphite	25	25
pyromorphites	26	26
pyrone	12	12
pyrones	13	13
pyronine	15	15
pyronines	16	16