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
screamingly	23	23
screechy	18	18
screenplay	20	20
screenplays	21	21
screwy	14	14
scribbly	20	20
scrimpy	18	18
scripturally	23	23
scroggy	16	16
scroungy	17	17
scrubby	19	19
scruffily	22	22
scruffy	19	19
scrummy	19	19
scrumptiously	27	27
scrumpy	19	19
scrunchy	20	20
scrupulosity	23	23
scrupulously	25	25
scrutiny	15	15
scry	9	9
scryer	11	11
scryers	12	12
scrying	15	15
scullery	16	16