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
rowdyism	17	17
rowdyisms	18	18
royal	8	8
royalism	14	14
royalisms	15	15
royalist	11	11
royalists	12	12
royally	13	13
royals	9	9
royalties	12	12
royalty	12	12
royster	9	9
roystered	12	12
roystering	15	15
roysters	10	10
rubaiyat	14	14
rubbery	16	16
rubbishy	19	19
rubbly	16	16
rubby	14	14
rubbydub	22	22
rubbydubs	23	23
rubicundity	23	23
rubrically	21	21
ruby	10	10