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
schoolmistressy	26	26
schoolyard	19	19
schoolyards	20	20
scientifically	28	28
scintigraphy	25	25
scintillantly	23	23
sclerenchyma	27	27
sclerenchymas	28	28
sclerotherapy	24	24
scorchingly	25	25
scorify	15	15
scorifying	21	21
scornfully	22	22
scoundrelly	21	21
scowlingly	23	23
scrabbly	20	20
scraggly	18	18
scraggy	16	16
scrappily	21	21
scrappy	18	18
scratchily	21	21
scratchy	18	18
scrawly	16	16
scrawny	16	16
screaky	16	16