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
ravelly	15	15
ravenously	19	19
ravey	11	11
ravingly	18	18
ravishingly	23	23
rawly	11	11
ray	5	5
raya	6	6
rayah	9	9
rayahs	10	10
rayas	7	7
rayed	8	8
raygrass	12	12
raygrasses	14	14
raying	11	11
rayless	10	10
raylessness	15	15
raylike	14	14
rayon	8	8
rayons	9	9
rays	6	6
reactionary	17	17
reactionaryism	23	23
reactively	20	20
reactivity	19	19