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
seamanly	15	15
seamlessly	17	17
seamy	10	10
searchingly	22	22
searingly	15	15
seasonably	17	17
seasonality	15	15
seasonally	15	15
seaway	11	11
seaways	12	12
seaweedy	14	14
seaworthy	16	16
secantly	15	15
secludedly	20	20
seclusively	23	23
secondarily	19	19
secondary	16	16
secondly	16	16
secrecy	15	15
secretary	14	14
secretaryship	23	23
secretaryships	24	24
secretionary	18	18
secretively	21	21
secretly	14	14