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
ramifying	20	20
rammy	13	13
ramosely	14	14
ramosity	13	13
rampageously	24	24
rampancy	20	20
rampantly	19	19
rancidity	16	16
rancidly	16	16
rancorously	19	19
randomly	16	16
randy	9	9
rangy	10	10
rankly	14	14
rantingly	16	16
rapaciously	21	21
rapacity	16	16
rapidity	14	14
rapidly	14	14
raptly	12	12
rapturously	19	19
rarefy	11	11
rarefying	17	17
rarely	9	9
rarify	11	11