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
sombrely	17	17
somebody	17	17
someday	13	13
someway	15	15
someways	16	16
somnolently	20	20
songfully	20	20
songlessly	17	17
sonically	17	17
sonly	9	9
sonny	9	9
sonobuoy	15	15
sonobuoys	16	16
sonography	20	20
sonority	11	11
sonorously	15	15
sonsy	8	8
sooey	7	7
soothingly	18	18
soothly	12	12
soothsay	12	12
soothsayer	14	14
soothsayers	15	15
soothsaying	18	18
soothsays	13	13