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
ringlety	14	14
riotously	13	13
ripely	12	12
ripply	15	15
risibility	16	16
risibly	13	13
riskily	14	14
risky	11	11
ritualistically	24	24
ritually	13	13
ritzily	19	19
ritzy	16	16
rivalry	14	14
rivetingly	20	20
riyal	8	8
riyals	9	9
roadability	18	18
roadway	13	13
roadways	14	14
roadworthy	18	18
roaringly	15	15
robbery	15	15
robotically	21	21
robotry	12	12
robustiously	20	20