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
rehydrate	14	14
rehydrated	16	16
rehydrates	15	15
rehydrating	19	19
rehydration	17	17
reidentify	17	17
reidentifying	23	23
reify	10	10
reifying	16	16
reinjury	21	21
reiteratively	20	20
rejectingly	29	29
rejoicingly	29	29
rekey	11	11
rekeyboard	20	20
rekeyboarded	23	23
rekeyboarding	26	26
rekeyboards	21	21
rekeyed	14	14
rekeying	17	17
rekeys	12	12
relatedly	14	14
relationally	18	18
relatively	18	18
relativity	17	17