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
ruminatively	24	24
rumly	12	12
rummy	14	14
rumply	16	16
runaway	14	14
runaways	15	15
runny	10	10
runty	9	9
runway	13	13
runways	14	14
rurality	12	12
rurally	12	12
rushy	10	10
russety	10	10
russify	13	13
russifying	19	19
rustically	18	18
rusticity	15	15
rusticly	15	15
rustily	11	11
rusty	8	8
ruthfully	20	20
ruthlessly	17	17
ruttily	11	11
ruttishly	15	15