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
bibliolatry	21	21
bibliology	22	22
bibliopegy	24	24
bibliophily	26	26
bibliotherapy	27	27
bibulously	22	22
bicentenary	21	21
biconcavity	27	27
biconvexity	31	31
bicycle	19	19
bicycled	21	21
bicycler	20	20
bicyclers	21	21
bicycles	20	20
bicyclic	23	23
bicycling	24	24
bicyclist	21	21
bicyclists	22	22
biddability	22	22
biddably	19	19
biddy	12	12
bidirectionally	27	27
biennially	19	19
bifacially	23	23
biffy	16	16