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
robustly	15	15
rockabilly	24	24
rockaby	19	19
rockabye	20	20
rockabyes	21	21
rockaway	20	20
rockaways	21	21
rockery	16	16
rocketry	17	17
rockily	17	17
rocky	14	14
rodney	10	10
rodneys	11	11
roentgenography	28	28
roentgenology	22	22
rogatory	12	12
roguery	12	12
roguishly	17	17
roily	8	8
roisterously	16	16
rollaway	15	15
rollaways	16	16
rollicky	19	19
rollway	14	14
rollways	15	15