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
bioassay	13	13
bioassayed	16	16
bioassaying	19	19
bioassays	14	14
bioavailability	29	29
biocatalyses	21	21
biocatalysis	21	21
biocatalyst	20	20
biocatalysts	21	21
biocatalytic	24	24
biochemically	31	31
biochemistry	25	25
biocycle	20	20
biocycles	21	21
biodiversity	22	22
biodynamic	23	23
biodynamics	24	24
bioelectricity	26	26
biogenetically	27	27
biogeny	15	15
biogeochemistry	30	30
biogeography	26	26
biographically	31	31
biography	21	21
biologically	25	25