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
reenjoyed	22	22
reenjoying	25	25
reenjoys	20	20
reentry	10	10
refectory	17	17
referentiality	21	21
referentially	21	21
refinery	14	14
reflationary	19	19
reflectively	26	26
reflectivity	25	25
reflectometry	25	25
reflexively	29	29
reflexivity	28	28
reflexly	22	22
reflexology	27	27
refly	11	11
reflying	17	17
reformatory	19	19
refortify	17	17
refortifying	23	23
refractively	25	25
refractivity	24	24
refractometry	24	24
refractorily	21	21