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
rickey	15	15
rickeys	16	16
ridgeway	16	16
ridgeways	17	17
ridgy	10	10
ridiculously	22	22
ridley	10	10
ridleys	11	11
rifely	12	12
riflery	13	13
righteously	19	19
rightfully	22	22
rightly	14	14
righty	12	12
rigidify	16	16
rigidifying	22	22
rigidity	13	13
rigidly	13	13
rigorously	16	16
riley	8	8
rimosely	14	14
rimosity	13	13
rimy	9	9
rindy	9	9
ringingly	18	18