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
pyroxenitic	27	27
pyroxenoid	24	24
pyroxenoids	25	25
pyroxylin	25	25
pyroxylins	26	26
pyrrhic	17	17
pyrrhics	18	18
pyrrhotite	17	17
pyrrhotites	18	18
pyrrol	12	12
pyrrole	13	13
pyrroles	14	14
pyrrolic	17	17
pyrrols	13	13
pyruvate	18	18
pyruvates	19	19
pysanka	17	17
pysanky	19	19
python	14	14
pythoness	17	17
pythonesses	19	19
pythonic	19	19
pythons	15	15
pyuria	12	12
pyurias	13	13