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
quayside	21	21
quaysides	22	22
qubyte	21	21
qubytes	22	22
queasily	21	21
queasy	18	18
queazy	27	27
queenly	21	21
queeny	19	19
queerly	20	20
querulously	27	27
query	17	17
querying	23	23
questionably	29	29
questionary	24	24
questioningly	30	30
quey	16	16
queys	17	17
quickly	27	27
quiddity	22	22
quiescently	28	28
quietly	20	20
quinary	20	20
quincentenary	31	31
quinquennially	41	41