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
birdseye	14	14
birdseyes	15	15
birthday	16	16
birthdays	17	17
biryani	13	13
biryanis	14	14
biscuity	17	17
bisectionally	24	24
bisexuality	25	25
bisexually	25	25
bistoury	14	14
bitchery	18	18
bitchily	19	19
bitchy	16	16
bitingly	17	17
bitsy	10	10
bitterly	14	14
bittersweetly	22	22
bittily	13	13
bitty	10	10
bivinyl	18	18
bivinyls	19	19
biweekly	21	21
biyearly	16	16
bizarrely	24	24