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
skulduggery	25	25
skullduggery	27	27
skunky	18	18
sky	9	9
skyboard	18	18
skyboards	19	19
skyborne	18	18
skybox	22	22
skyboxes	24	24
skycap	18	18
skycaps	19	19
skydive	18	18
skydived	20	20
skydiver	19	19
skydivers	20	20
skydives	19	19
skydiving	23	23
skydivings	24	24
skydove	18	18
skyed	12	12
skyey	13	13
skyglow	19	19
skyglows	20	20
skyhook	19	19
skyhooks	20	20