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
radiotelephony	24	24
radiotherapy	20	20
raffishly	20	20
raggedly	16	16
raggedy	14	14
raggy	11	11
ragingly	16	16
raillery	12	12
railway	13	13
railways	14	14
rainily	11	11
rainy	8	8
raisiny	10	10
rakehelly	19	19
rakishly	17	17
rally	9	9
rallye	10	10
rallyes	11	11
rallying	15	15
rallyings	16	16
rallyist	12	12
rallyists	13	13
ramblingly	23	23
rambunctiously	29	29
ramify	14	14