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
sanguinary	17	17
sanguinely	18	18
sanguinity	17	17
sanitarily	14	14
sanitary	11	11
sanity	9	9
sannyasi	12	12
sannyasin	14	14
sannyasins	15	15
sannyasis	13	13
sanyasi	10	10
sanyasis	11	11
sapidity	14	14
sapiency	17	17
sapiently	16	16
saponify	17	17
saponifying	23	23
sappily	16	16
sappy	13	13
saprogenicity	24	24
saprophyte	20	20
saprophytes	21	21
saprophytic	24	24
saprophytically	32	32
sarcastically	23	23