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
reducibly	20	20
reductively	23	23
redundancy	20	20
redundantly	19	19
reduplicatively	31	31
redye	8	8
redyed	10	10
redyeing	14	14
redyes	9	9
reechy	13	13
reedify	13	13
reedifying	19	19
reedily	11	11
reedy	8	8
reefy	10	10
reeky	11	11
reeligibility	22	22
reembody	17	17
reembodying	23	23
reemploy	17	17
reemployed	20	20
reemploying	23	23
reemployment	25	25
reemploys	18	18
reenjoy	19	19