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
separability	21	21
separately	16	16
sepoy	10	10
sepoys	11	11
septennially	21	21
sepulchrally	26	26
sequaciously	29	29
sequacity	24	24
sequency	24	24
sequentially	27	27
seraphically	24	24
serendipitously	24	24
serendipity	18	18
serenely	12	12
serenity	11	11
sergeancy	17	17
sergeanty	14	14
serially	12	12
seriately	12	12
serigraphy	19	19
seriocomically	27	27
seriously	13	13
serjeanty	21	21
serologically	23	23
serology	13	13