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
shindy	12	12
shindys	13	13
shingly	15	15
shinily	13	13
shinnery	14	14
shinney	13	13
shinneyed	16	16
shinneying	19	19
shinneys	14	14
shinny	12	12
shinnying	18	18
shinty	11	11
shiny	10	10
shipway	17	17
shipways	18	18
shipyard	16	16
shipyards	17	17
shirtily	13	13
shirty	10	10
shivery	15	15
shleppy	18	18
shlocky	19	19
shlumpy	19	19
shmaltzy	25	25
shmoozy	23	23