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
societally	17	17
society	12	12
sociobiology	23	23
socioculturally	28	28
sociologically	27	27
sociology	17	17
sociometry	18	18
sockeye	16	16
sockeyes	17	17
sodality	12	12
soddenly	14	14
soddy	9	9
softheadedly	22	22
softheartedly	22	22
softly	12	12
softy	10	10
soggily	14	14
soggy	11	11
solderability	21	21
soldierly	14	14
soldiery	12	12
solely	10	10
solemnify	19	19
solemnifying	25	25
solemnity	16	16