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
retroactively	23	23
retroactivity	22	22
retrogradely	18	18
retrogressively	24	24
retronym	14	14
retronyms	15	15
retrospectively	28	28
retrovirology	22	22
retry	7	7
retrying	13	13
retying	12	12
retype	11	11
retyped	13	13
retypes	12	12
retyping	16	16
reunify	14	14
reunifying	20	20
reusability	18	18
revealingly	22	22
revelatory	17	17
revelry	14	14
revengefully	27	27
reverberantly	24	24
reverberatory	22	22
reverentially	22	22