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
sibyls	12	12
sickbay	19	19
sickbays	20	20
sickeningly	25	25
sickerly	18	18
sickishly	21	21
sicklily	19	19
sickly	16	16
sicklying	22	22
sidesplittingly	26	26
sideway	13	13
sideways	14	14
sightlessly	19	19
sightly	14	14
sigmoidally	21	21
sigmoidoscopy	27	27
signally	15	15
signatory	14	14
significancy	27	27
significantly	26	26
signify	15	15
signifying	21	21
signiory	13	13
signory	12	12
silently	13	13