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
satrapy	12	12
saturnalianly	20	20
satyagraha	16	16
satyr	7	7
satyriasis	12	12
satyric	12	12
satyrid	10	10
satyrids	11	11
satyrs	8	8
saucily	14	14
saucy	11	11
saughy	13	13
saury	8	8
savagely	17	17
savagery	16	16
saveloy	14	14
saveloys	15	15
savingly	18	18
savorily	15	15
savory	12	12
savoury	14	14
savoy	11	11
savoys	12	12
savvily	18	18
savvy	15	15