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
scatteringly	21	21
scattily	14	14
scatty	11	11
scenery	13	13
scenically	21	21
scenography	24	24
schematically	28	28
schismatically	29	29
schistosity	18	18
schizogony	29	29
schizy	22	22
schizzy	32	32
schleppy	22	22
schlocky	23	23
schlumpy	23	23
schmaltzy	29	29
schmalzy	28	28
schmoozy	27	27
schmucky	26	26
scholarly	18	18
scholastically	27	27
schoolboy	20	20
schoolboyish	25	25
schoolboys	21	21
schoolmasterly	26	26