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
slyest	9	9
slyly	11	11
slyness	11	11
slynesses	13	13
slype	11	11
slypes	12	12
smarmily	17	17
smarmy	14	14
smartly	13	13
smarty	11	11
smashingly	21	21
smeary	11	11
smelly	13	13
smeltery	14	14
smiley	12	12
smileys	13	13
smilingly	19	19
smirkily	18	18
smirky	15	15
smithery	15	15
smithy	13	13
smoggy	15	15
smokey	15	15
smokeys	16	16
smokily	17	17