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
sculpturally	25	25
sculpturesquely	37	37
scummily	21	21
scummy	18	18
scurfy	15	15
scurrility	17	17
scurrilously	21	21
scurry	12	12
scurrying	18	18
scurvily	19	19
scurvy	16	16
scuzzy	30	30
scyphate	18	18
scyphi	16	16
scyphistoma	24	24
scyphistomae	25	25
scyphistomas	25	25
scyphozoan	30	30
scyphozoans	31	31
scyphus	18	18
scythe	13	13
scythed	15	15
scythes	14	14
scything	18	18
sealery	10	10