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
renography	20	20
renotify	14	14
renotifying	20	20
rentability	18	18
renunciatory	20	20
reoccupy	20	20
reoccupying	26	26
reoxygenate	23	23
reoxygenated	25	25
reoxygenates	24	24
reoxygenating	28	28
reoxygenation	26	26
repacify	19	19
repacifying	25	25
repairability	22	22
repandly	16	16
repay	10	10
repayable	18	18
repaying	16	16
repayment	18	18
repayments	19	19
repays	11	11
repeatability	22	22
repeatedly	17	17
repellency	21	21