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
sneakily	16	16
sneakingly	21	21
sneaky	13	13
sneery	9	9
sneezy	18	18
snickery	18	18
snidely	12	12
sniffily	18	18
sniffishly	22	22
sniffly	17	17
sniffy	15	15
snippety	17	17
snippily	18	18
snippy	15	15
snitty	9	9
snivelly	17	17
snobbery	17	17
snobbily	18	18
snobbishly	22	22
snobby	15	15
snoopily	15	15
snoopy	12	12
snootily	12	12
snooty	9	9
snoozy	18	18