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
secretory	14	14
sectary	12	12
sectility	15	15
sectionally	19	19
secularity	17	17
secularly	17	17
secundly	17	17
securely	15	15
security	14	14
sedately	12	12
sedentary	13	13
sedgy	10	10
sedimentary	18	18
sedimentology	23	23
seditiously	16	16
seductively	23	23
sedulity	13	13
sedulously	17	17
seedily	11	11
seedy	8	8
seely	8	8
seemingly	18	18
seemly	12	12
seepy	10	10
segmentally	21	21