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
rhythmicity	25	25
rhythmics	21	21
rhythmist	18	18
rhythmists	19	19
rhythmization	32	32
rhythmize	27	27
rhythmized	29	29
rhythmizes	28	28
rhythmizing	32	32
rhythms	16	16
rhytidome	17	17
rhytidomes	18	18
rhyton	11	11
rhytons	12	12
riantly	11	11
ribaldly	16	16
ribaldry	15	15
ribbony	16	16
ribby	13	13
ribeye	11	11
ribeyes	12	12
ribozyme	25	25
ribozymes	26	26
richly	14	14
rickety	16	16