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
snottily	12	12
snotty	9	9
snouty	10	10
snowberry	18	18
snowily	14	14
snowy	11	11
snubby	16	16
snuffily	19	19
snuffly	18	18
snuffy	16	16
snuggery	16	16
snuggly	16	16
snugly	13	13
snye	7	7
snyes	8	8
soapberry	17	17
soapily	13	13
soapy	10	10
soberly	13	13
sobriety	13	13
sociability	20	20
sociably	17	17
socialistically	26	26
sociality	15	15
socially	15	15