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
rebarbatively	26	26
rebelliously	21	21
rebody	12	12
rebodying	18	18
rebury	12	12
reburying	18	18
rebuy	11	11
rebuying	17	17
rebuys	12	12
recalcitrancy	26	26
recallability	24	24
recarry	12	12
recarrying	18	18
recency	16	16
recently	15	15
receptively	24	24
receptivity	23	23
recertify	17	17
recertifying	23	23
recessionary	18	18
recessively	21	21
reciprocally	25	25
reciprocity	22	22
recklessly	21	21
reclassify	19	19