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
shmucky	22	22
shoaly	11	11
shockingly	25	25
shoddily	15	15
shoddy	12	12
shoofly	15	15
shopboy	17	17
shopboys	18	18
shoppy	16	16
shortly	12	12
shortsightedly	24	24
shorty	10	10
shouty	11	11
showbizzy	37	37
showery	14	14
showily	15	15
showy	12	12
shoyu	10	10
shoyus	11	11
shrewdly	17	17
shrewishly	20	20
shrieky	15	15
shrievalty	19	19
shrilly	13	13
shrimpy	17	17