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
racy	9	9
radially	13	13
radiancy	15	15
radiantly	14	14
radiately	13	13
radically	17	17
radiculopathy	26	26
radioactively	24	24
radioactivity	23	23
radioautography	26	26
radiobiology	21	21
radiochemically	31	31
radiochemistry	25	25
radioecology	21	21
radiography	21	21
radiologically	25	25
radiology	15	15
radiolucency	24	24
radiolysis	14	14
radiolytic	17	17
radiometrically	26	26
radiometry	16	16
radiosurgery	18	18
radiotelegraphy	26	26
radiotelemetry	21	21