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
readability	18	18
readably	15	15
readerly	12	12
readily	11	11
ready	8	8
readying	14	14
readymade	16	16
readymades	17	17
realistically	21	21
reality	10	10
really	10	10
realty	9	9
reanalyses	14	14
reanalysis	14	14
reanalyze	22	22
reanalyzed	24	24
reanalyzes	23	23
reanalyzing	27	27
reapply	16	16
reapplying	22	22
reasonability	20	20
reasonably	17	17
reasonlessly	17	17
reassembly	19	19
reassuringly	19	19