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
resiliently	16	16
resinify	14	14
resinifying	20	20
resiny	9	9
resistibility	19	19
resistively	18	18
resistivity	17	17
resistlessly	16	16
resolidify	17	17
resolidifying	23	23
resolutely	15	15
resonantly	15	15
resoundingly	21	21
resourcefully	25	25
respectability	26	26
respectably	23	23
respectfully	26	26
respectively	25	25
respiratory	16	16
respirometry	20	20
resplendency	24	24
resplendently	23	23
responsibility	24	24
responsibly	21	21
responsively	23	23