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
biology	15	15
biolyses	14	14
biolysis	14	14
biolytic	17	17
biomechanically	34	34
biometeorology	25	25
biometry	16	16
bionomy	16	16
biophysical	25	25
biophysicist	25	25
biophysicists	26	26
biophysics	23	23
biopolymer	22	22
biopolymers	23	23
biopsy	14	14
biopsychologist	31	31
biopsychology	31	31
biopsying	20	20
biorhythm	21	21
biorhythmic	26	26
biorhythms	22	22
biosafety	17	17
bioscopy	19	19
biosecurity	20	20
biosocially	21	21