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
bilinguality	23	23
bilingually	23	23
biliously	17	17
billowy	17	17
billy	12	12
billycan	19	19
billycans	20	20
billycock	26	26
billycocks	27	27
bimanually	22	22
bimethyl	19	19
bimethyls	20	20
bimillenary	22	22
bimodality	20	20
bimolecularly	28	28
bimonthly	21	21
binary	12	12
binately	15	15
binaurally	19	19
bindery	14	14
bindingly	20	20
binocularity	23	23
binocularly	23	23
binomially	21	21
bioactivity	23	23