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
pyrope	14	14
pyropes	15	15
pyrophoric	23	23
pyrophosphate	28	28
pyrophosphates	29	29
pyrophyllite	26	26
pyrophyllites	27	27
pyros	10	10
pyrosis	12	12
pyrosises	14	14
pyrostat	13	13
pyrostats	14	14
pyrotechnic	25	25
pyrotechnical	28	28
pyrotechnically	33	33
pyrotechnician	29	29
pyrotechnicians	30	30
pyrotechnics	26	26
pyrotechnist	23	23
pyrotechnists	24	24
pyroxene	21	21
pyroxenes	22	22
pyroxenic	25	25
pyroxenite	23	23
pyroxenites	24	24