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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
sacerdotally	20	20
sacramentally	24	24
sacredly	15	15
sacrificially	26	26
sacrilegiously	24	24
sacristy	13	13
sacrosanctity	22	22
saddlery	13	13
sadistically	20	20
sadly	9	9
safely	12	12
safety	11	11
safetying	17	17
safetyman	18	18
safetymen	18	18
saffrony	17	17
sagaciously	20	20
sagacity	15	15
sagely	11	11
saggy	11	11
sagittally	16	16
sagy	8	8
sailorly	12	12
saintly	11	11
saiyid	9	9