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
bifidity	17	17
bifidly	17	17
bifilarly	19	19
bigamously	22	22
bigamy	16	16
bigeminy	19	19
bigeye	13	13
bigeyes	14	14
biggety	16	16
biggity	16	16
biggy	14	14
bigheartedly	23	23
bigly	13	13
bigotedly	18	18
bigotry	14	14
bihourly	17	17
bikeway	19	19
bikeways	20	20
bilaterally	19	19
bilayer	13	13
bilayers	14	14
bilberry	17	17
bilby	14	14
bilgy	13	13
biliary	13	13