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
romantically	23	23
ronyon	10	10
ronyons	11	11
rookery	13	13
rooky	11	11
roomily	13	13
roomy	10	10
rootsy	8	8
rooty	7	7
ropery	11	11
ropeway	15	15
ropeways	16	16
ropey	10	10
ropily	12	12
ropy	9	9
rosary	8	8
roseately	12	12
rosebay	12	12
rosebays	13	13
rosemary	13	13
rosery	8	8
rosily	9	9
rosiny	9	9
rostrally	13	13
rosy	6	6