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
reverently	18	18
reverify	17	17
reverifying	23	23
reversely	16	16
reversibility	23	23
reversibly	20	20
reversionary	19	19
revery	12	12
revisionary	18	18
revisory	14	14
revivify	21	21
revivifying	27	27
revoltingly	22	22
revolutionarily	25	25
revolutionary	22	22
rewardingly	21	21
reynard	11	11
reynards	12	12
rhabdomancy	26	26
rhabdomyolysis	28	28
rhapsodically	26	26
rhapsody	16	16
rhatany	12	12
rheologically	25	25
rheology	15	15