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
slothfully	21	21
slouchily	19	19
slouchy	16	16
sloughy	15	15
slovenly	17	17
slowly	13	13
sloyd	9	9
sloyds	10	10
sludgy	13	13
sluggardly	20	20
sluggishly	21	21
sluiceway	19	19
sluiceways	20	20
sluicy	13	13
slumbery	18	18
slummy	16	16
slumpy	16	16
slurpy	13	13
slurry	10	10
slurrying	16	16
slushily	15	15
slushy	12	12
sly	6	6
slyboots	14	14
slyer	8	8