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
slickly	18	18
slideway	15	15
slideways	16	16
slightingly	22	22
slightly	16	16
slily	9	9
slimily	14	14
slimly	13	13
slimpsy	16	16
slimsy	12	12
slimy	11	11
slinkily	17	17
slinky	14	14
slippery	17	17
slippily	18	18
slippy	15	15
slipway	16	16
slipways	17	17
slithery	13	13
slitty	9	9
slobbery	17	17
slobby	15	15
sloppily	18	18
sloppy	15	15
sloshy	11	11