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
bewray	14	14
bewrayed	17	17
bewrayer	16	16
bewrayers	17	17
bewraying	20	20
bewrays	15	15
bey	8	8
beylic	15	15
beylics	16	16
beylik	16	16
beyliks	17	17
beyond	13	13
beyonds	14	14
beys	9	9
bheesty	14	14
biacetyl	17	17
biacetyls	18	18
bialy	11	11
bialys	12	12
biannually	20	20
biasedly	15	15
biaxially	23	23
bibbery	18	18
biblically	24	24
bibliography	28	28