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
rarifying	17	17
rarity	8	8
rascality	15	15
rascally	15	15
rashly	11	11
raspberry	17	17
raspingly	18	18
raspy	10	10
ratably	13	13
ratany	9	9
rateably	14	14
ratepayer	14	14
ratepayers	15	15
ratify	11	11
ratifying	17	17
rationality	15	15
rationally	15	15
rattily	10	10
rattlingly	17	17
rattly	9	9
ratty	7	7
raucity	13	13
raucously	17	17
raunchily	19	19
raunchy	16	16