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
sizably	22	22
sizeably	23	23
sizy	15	15
skanky	17	17
skeevy	16	16
skeezy	21	21
skeletally	19	19
skeptically	25	25
skerry	12	12
sketchily	21	21
sketchy	18	18
skiddy	14	14
skidway	17	17
skidways	18	18
skiey	11	11
skillfully	24	24
skimpily	21	21
skimpy	18	18
skinny	14	14
skittery	14	14
skittishly	19	19
skivvy	20	20
skivvying	26	26
skry	10	10
skrying	16	16