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
resynthesis	16	16
resynthesize	26	26
resynthesized	28	28
resynthesizes	27	27
resynthesizing	31	31
retaliatory	14	14
retally	11	11
retallying	17	17
retentively	19	19
retentivity	18	18
retiary	9	9
reticency	18	18
reticently	17	17
reticulately	20	20
reticulocyte	22	22
reticulocytes	23	23
retinopathy	19	19
retinoscopy	20	20
retiredly	13	13
retiringly	16	16
retractility	18	18
retrally	12	12
retributively	24	24
retributory	17	17
retrievability	24	24