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
segmentary	18	18
seigneury	15	15
seigniory	14	14
seignory	13	13
seismically	21	21
seismicity	18	18
seismography	24	24
seismology	18	18
seismometry	19	19
seldomly	16	16
selectively	22	22
selectivity	21	21
selectly	15	15
selenology	17	17
selfishly	18	18
selflessly	18	18
selsyn	10	10
selsyns	11	11
semantically	23	23
semasiology	19	19
semblably	22	22
semiannually	22	22
semiaridity	17	17
semicolony	20	20
semicrystalline	26	26