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
shaky	13	13
shaley	11	11
shallowly	19	19
shaly	10	10
shamably	19	19
shamefacedly	27	27
shamefully	23	23
shamelessly	20	20
shammy	16	16
shammying	22	22
shamoy	13	13
shamoyed	16	16
shamoying	19	19
shamoys	14	14
shandy	12	12
shandygaff	24	24
shanny	12	12
shantey	12	12
shanteys	13	13
shanty	11	11
shantyman	18	18
shantymen	18	18
shantytown	19	19
shantytowns	20	20
shapelessly	20	20