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
sootily	10	10
sooty	7	7
sophistically	25	25
sophisticatedly	27	27
sophistry	16	16
sophy	12	12
soppily	16	16
soppy	13	13
sorcery	12	12
sordidly	13	13
sorely	9	9
sorority	10	10
sorrily	10	10
sorrowfully	22	22
sorry	7	7
sortably	14	14
soteriology	16	16
sottedly	12	12
sottishly	14	14
soulfully	19	19
soullessly	16	16
soundingly	19	19
soundlessly	18	18
soundly	13	13
soupily	14	14