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
solemnly	16	16
solicitously	20	20
solidarity	14	14
solidary	12	12
solidify	15	15
solidifying	21	21
solidity	12	12
solidly	12	12
soliloquy	23	23
solipsistically	26	26
solitarily	14	14
solitary	11	11
solubility	18	18
solubly	15	15
solvability	22	22
solvency	19	19
solvently	18	18
solvolysis	18	18
solvolytic	21	21
somatically	21	21
somatology	18	18
somatosensory	19	19
somatotype	18	18
somatotypes	19	19
somberly	17	17