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
reclassifying	25	25
reclusively	23	23
recodify	17	17
recodifying	23	23
recognizability	36	36
recognizably	33	33
recommendatory	27	27
reconcilability	29	29
reconciliatory	24	24
reconditely	19	19
reconvey	18	18
reconveyance	26	26
reconveyances	27	27
reconveyed	21	21
reconveying	24	24
reconveys	19	19
recopy	14	14
recopying	20	20
recoverability	27	27
recovery	17	17
recriminatory	22	22
recrystallize	29	29
recrystallized	31	31
recrystallizes	30	30
recrystallizing	34	34