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
quinsy	19	19
quippy	24	24
quirkily	25	25
quirky	22	22
quiveringly	31	31
quivery	23	23
quixotically	36	36
quixotry	27	27
quizzicality	46	46
quizzically	46	46
quotability	27	27
quotably	24	24
qwerty	20	20
qwertys	21	21
rabbinically	26	26
rabbitry	16	16
rabbity	15	15
rabidity	14	14
rabidly	14	14
raceway	15	15
raceways	16	16
racially	15	15
racily	12	12
rackety	16	16
rackingly	22	22