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
remedially	18	18
remedy	12	12
remedying	18	18
rememberability	30	30
reminiscently	24	24
remissibly	19	19
remissly	14	14
remodify	17	17
remodifying	23	23
remonstrantly	21	21
remonstratively	26	26
remorsefully	23	23
remorselessly	20	20
remotely	14	14
removability	25	25
removably	22	22
remuneratively	26	26
remuneratory	19	19
remythologize	32	32
remythologized	34	34
remythologizes	33	33
remythologizing	37	37
renewability	22	22
renewably	19	19
renitency	16	16