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
rectally	15	15
rectangularity	24	24
rectangularly	24	24
rectifiability	26	26
rectify	15	15
rectifying	21	21
rectilinearity	21	21
rectilinearly	21	21
rectory	12	12
recumbency	26	26
recurrently	19	19
recursively	22	22
recusancy	19	19
recyclability	28	28
recyclable	23	23
recyclables	24	24
recycle	16	16
recycled	18	18
recycler	17	17
recyclers	18	18
recycles	17	17
recycling	21	21
redbay	12	12
redbays	13	13
reddy	9	9