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
sincerity	15	15
sinewy	12	12
sinfully	17	17
singly	12	12
singsongy	17	17
singularity	18	18
singularly	18	18
sinisterly	14	14
sinlessly	14	14
sinology	14	14
sinsyne	11	11
sinterability	20	20
sinuosity	13	13
sinuously	15	15
sinusoidally	19	19
sirupy	12	12
sissy	7	7
sissyish	12	12
sisterly	11	11
sitology	13	13
situationally	19	19
sixpenny	22	22
sixthly	19	19
sixty	14	14
sixtyish	19	19