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
salsify	13	13
saltatory	12	12
saltery	10	10
saltily	11	11
salty	8	8
salubriously	21	21
salubrity	16	16
salutarily	15	15
salutary	12	12
salutatory	14	14
salvably	19	19
salvageability	27	27
samey	10	10
sanctify	17	17
sanctifying	23	23
sanctimoniously	27	27
sanctimony	20	20
sanctity	14	14
sanctuary	16	16
sandfly	15	15
sandpapery	20	20
sandy	9	9
sandyish	14	14
sanely	10	10
sanguinarily	20	20