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
refractory	18	18
refrangibility	26	26
refreshingly	23	23
refry	10	10
refrying	16	16
refundability	25	25
refutably	19	19
regality	13	13
regally	13	13
regardfully	22	22
regardlessly	19	19
regency	15	15
regeneracy	18	18
regenerately	18	18
regionally	17	17
registry	12	12
regnancy	17	17
regressively	21	21
regressivity	20	20
regretfully	21	21
regrettably	19	19
regularity	16	16
regularly	16	16
regulatory	16	16
rehydratable	21	21