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
responsory	16	16
respray	12	12
resprayed	15	15
respraying	18	18
resprays	13	13
restfully	17	17
restively	16	16
restlessly	14	14
restrainedly	17	17
restrictedly	19	19
restrictively	23	23
restudy	11	11
restudying	17	17
restyle	10	10
restyled	12	12
restyles	11	11
restyling	15	15
resultantly	17	17
resupply	18	18
resupplying	24	24
resurvey	15	15
resurveyed	18	18
resurveying	21	21
resurveys	16	16
resyntheses	16	16