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
shrubbery	20	20
shrubby	18	18
shticky	18	18
shuddery	15	15
shuteye	12	12
shuteyes	13	13
shy	7	7
shyer	9	9
shyers	10	10
shyest	10	10
shying	13	13
shylock	19	19
shylocked	22	22
shylocking	25	25
shylocks	20	20
shyly	12	12
shyness	12	12
shynesses	14	14
shyster	11	11
shysters	12	12
sibilantly	18	18
sibyl	11	11
sibylic	16	16
sibyllic	18	18
sibylline	17	17