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
skyway	17	17
skyways	18	18
skywrite	17	17
skywriter	18	18
skywriters	19	19
skywrites	18	18
skywriting	22	22
skywritten	20	20
skywrote	17	17
slabbery	17	17
slabby	15	15
slackly	18	18
slaggy	13	13
slanderously	19	19
slangily	15	15
slangy	12	12
slantingly	18	18
slantly	12	12
slantways	16	16
slanty	10	10
slaphappy	23	23
slapsticky	23	23
slashingly	19	19
slatey	9	9
slatternly	15	15