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
soupy	11	11
sourly	10	10
southeasterly	19	19
southerly	15	15
southwesterly	22	22
sovereignly	21	21
sovereignty	20	20
sovkhozy	29	29
sovranly	16	16
sovranty	15	15
sowbelly	18	18
soy	5	5
soya	6	6
soyas	7	7
soybean	13	13
soybeans	14	14
soymeal	13	13
soymeals	14	14
soymilk	17	17
soymilks	18	18
soys	6	6
soyuz	17	17
soyuzes	19	19
spacey	14	14
spacially	19	19