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
rubying	16	16
rubylike	19	19
rubythroat	18	18
rubythroats	19	19
ruddily	13	13
ruddy	10	10
ruddying	16	16
rudely	11	11
rudery	10	10
rudesby	14	14
rudimentarily	22	22
rudimentary	19	19
ruefully	17	17
ruffianly	20	20
ruffly	16	16
rufiyaa	13	13
rugby	13	13
ruggedly	17	17
rugosely	14	14
rugosity	13	13
ruinously	15	15
ruly	8	8
rumbly	16	16
rumbustiously	25	25
ruminantly	19	19