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
senary	9	9
senilely	13	13
senility	12	12
seniority	12	12
senryu	10	10
sensately	13	13
sensationally	19	19
senselessly	16	16
sensibility	18	18
sensibly	15	15
sensitively	19	19
sensitivity	18	18
sensitometry	18	18
sensorially	16	16
sensorily	13	13
sensory	10	10
sensuality	15	15
sensually	15	15
sensuosity	14	14
sensuously	16	16
sententiously	19	19
sentiently	15	15
sentimentality	22	22
sentimentally	22	22
sentry	9	9