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
scabbily	20	20
scabby	17	17
scabrously	20	20
scalability	21	21
scalably	18	18
scalariformly	26	26
scallywag	21	21
scallywags	22	22
scaly	11	11
scammony	20	20
scandalously	22	22
scantily	15	15
scantly	14	14
scanty	12	12
scarcely	17	17
scarcity	16	16
scarey	11	11
scarify	15	15
scarifying	21	21
scarifyingly	26	26
scarily	13	13
scarry	11	11
scary	10	10
scathingly	21	21
scatology	17	17