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
shapely	15	15
shareability	20	20
sharny	11	11
sharply	15	15
sharpy	13	13
shatteringly	20	20
shay	8	8
shaykh	16	16
shaykhs	17	17
shays	9	9
sheeny	11	11
sheepishly	20	20
sheerly	12	12
shellfishery	23	23
shelly	12	12
shelty	11	11
shelvy	15	15
sherry	10	10
shiftily	16	16
shiftlessly	20	20
shifty	13	13
shily	10	10
shimmery	18	18
shimmy	16	16
shimmying	22	22