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
redefy	12	12
redefying	18	18
redelivery	18	18
redemptory	19	19
redeny	10	10
redenying	16	16
redeploy	15	15
redeployed	18	18
redeploying	21	21
redeployment	23	23
redeployments	24	24
redeploys	16	16
redeye	9	9
redeyes	10	10
rediscovery	21	21
redisplay	16	16
redisplayed	19	19
redisplaying	22	22
redisplays	17	17
redly	9	9
redolently	16	16
redoubtably	22	22
redry	8	8
redrying	14	14
reducibility	23	23