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
slaty	8	8
slaughterously	24	24
slavery	14	14
slavishly	19	19
slavocracy	23	23
slay	7	7
slayable	15	15
slayed	10	10
slayer	9	9
slayers	10	10
slaying	13	13
slayings	14	14
slays	8	8
sleazily	21	21
sleazy	18	18
sleekly	15	15
sleeky	13	13
sleepaway	18	18
sleepily	15	15
sleeplessly	19	19
sleepy	12	12
sleepyhead	19	19
sleepyheads	20	20
sleety	9	9
slenderly	15	15