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
severity	14	14
severy	12	12
sewability	19	19
sexily	16	16
sexlessly	20	20
sexology	20	20
sextuply	22	22
sexuality	20	20
sexually	20	20
sexy	13	13
shabbily	19	19
shabby	16	16
shacky	17	17
shadberry	17	17
shadfly	16	16
shadily	13	13
shadowgraphy	27	27
shadowily	18	18
shadowy	15	15
shady	10	10
shaggily	17	17
shaggy	14	14
shaggymane	22	22
shaggymanes	23	23
shakily	16	16