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
semicylindrical	30	30
semideify	18	18
semideifying	24	24
semidocumentary	29	29
semidry	13	13
semidrying	19	19
semilegendary	23	23
semimonthly	23	23
semimystical	24	24
seminally	17	17
seminary	14	14
seminudity	18	18
semiofficially	30	30
semiologically	27	27
semiology	17	17
semipornography	31	31
semisedentary	20	20
semishrubby	25	25
semisynthetic	24	24
semitonally	19	19
semitonically	24	24
semiweekly	23	23
semiyearly	18	18
sempiternally	24	24
sempiternity	21	21