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
blabby	18	18
blackberry	26	26
blackbody	26	26
blackboy	24	24
blackboys	25	25
blackfly	25	25
blackguardly	30	30
blackly	21	21
bladdery	16	16
blaeberry	18	18
blamably	21	21
blamefully	25	25
blamelessly	22	22
blameworthy	25	25
blandly	16	16
blankety	19	19
blankly	19	19
blarney	14	14
blarneyed	17	17
blarneying	20	20
blarneys	15	15
blasphemously	29	29
blasphemy	23	23
blastocyst	19	19
blastocysts	20	20