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
skyrocket	22	22
skyrocketed	25	25
skyrocketing	28	28
skyrockets	23	23
skysail	14	14
skysails	15	15
skyscape	20	20
skyscapes	21	21
skyscraper	22	22
skyscrapers	23	23
skyscraping	26	26
skysurf	17	17
skysurfed	20	20
skysurfer	19	19
skysurfers	20	20
skysurfing	23	23
skysurfs	18	18
skywalk	21	21
skywalks	22	22
skyward	17	17
skywards	18	18
skywatch	22	22
skywatched	25	25
skywatches	24	24
skywatching	28	28