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
repellently	20	20
repentantly	19	19
repertory	14	14
repetitiously	20	20
repetitively	22	22
replay	12	12
replayed	15	15
replaying	18	18
replays	13	13
replevy	17	17
replevying	23	23
replicability	26	26
reply	11	11
replying	17	17
reportedly	17	17
reportorially	20	20
reposefully	22	22
repository	15	15
reprehensibly	25	25
repressibility	23	23
repressively	22	22
reproachfully	29	29
reproachingly	27	27
reprobatory	19	19
reproducibility	29	29