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
skying	15	15
skyjack	29	29
skyjacked	32	32
skyjacker	31	31
skyjackers	32	32
skyjacking	35	35
skyjacks	30	30
skylark	18	18
skylarked	21	21
skylarker	20	20
skylarkers	21	21
skylarking	24	24
skylarks	19	19
skyless	14	14
skylight	19	19
skylighted	22	22
skylights	20	20
skylike	18	18
skyline	15	15
skylines	16	16
skylit	13	13
skyman	16	16
skymen	16	16
skyphoi	18	18
skyphos	18	18