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
seronegativity	23	23
seropositivity	23	23
serosity	10	10
serotiny	11	11
serotype	13	13
serotyped	15	15
serotypes	14	14
serotyping	18	18
serpentinely	20	20
serpiginously	23	23
serriedly	13	13
serry	7	7
serrying	13	13
servery	13	13
serviceability	27	27
serviceably	24	24
serviceberry	24	24
servilely	17	17
servility	16	16
sesquicentenary	32	32
seventy	14	14
severability	22	22
severally	17	17
severalty	16	16
severely	15	15