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
qualmy	22	22
quandary	22	22
quantify	24	24
quantifying	30	30
quantitatively	32	32
quantity	21	21
quarrelsomely	30	30
quarry	18	18
quarrying	24	24
quarryings	25	25
quarryman	25	25
quarrymen	25	25
quarterly	22	22
quasicrystal	28	28
quasicrystals	29	29
quatercentenary	32	32
quaternary	23	23
quaternity	23	23
quaveringly	31	31
quavery	23	23
quay	16	16
quayage	21	21
quayages	22	22
quaylike	25	25
quays	17	17