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
reproducibly	26	26
reproductively	29	29
reprography	23	23
reprovingly	24	24
repugnancy	23	23
repugnantly	22	22
repulsively	23	23
repurify	17	17
repurifying	23	23
reputability	22	22
reputably	19	19
reputedly	17	17
resay	7	7
resaying	13	13
resays	8	8
rescissory	15	15
resectability	22	22
resentfully	20	20
reservedly	18	18
residency	16	16
residentially	19	19
residually	16	16
residuary	13	13
resignedly	17	17
resiliency	17	17