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
savvying	21	21
sawdusty	15	15
sawfly	15	15
sawney	12	12
sawneys	13	13
sawyer	11	11
sawyers	12	12
saxony	16	16
say	5	5
sayable	13	13
sayed	8	8
sayeds	9	9
sayer	7	7
sayers	8	8
sayest	8	8
sayid	8	8
sayids	9	9
saying	11	11
sayings	12	12
sayonara	11	11
sayonaras	12	12
says	6	6
sayst	7	7
sayyid	11	11
sayyids	12	12