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
pyx	15	15
pyxes	17	17
pyxides	20	20
pyxidia	20	20
pyxidium	25	25
pyxie	17	17
pyxies	18	18
pyxis	17	17
quackery	27	27
quacky	25	25
quadratically	31	31
quadrennially	30	30
quadruplicity	34	34
quadruply	27	27
quaggy	22	22
quagmiry	25	25
quaintly	22	22
quakily	24	24
quaky	21	21
qualifiedly	29	29
qualify	23	23
qualifying	29	29
qualitatively	31	31
quality	20	20
qualmishly	29	29