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
spellbindingly	30	30
spendy	13	13
spermary	16	16
spermatocyte	23	23
spermatocytes	24	24
spermatophyte	26	26
spermatophytes	27	27
spermatophytic	30	30
sperrylite	16	16
spherically	23	23
sphericity	20	20
spheroidally	22	22
sphery	13	13
sphygmic	23	23
sphygmograph	31	31
sphygmographs	32	32
sphygmus	21	21
sphygmuses	23	23
sphynx	21	21
sphynxes	23	23
spicery	15	15
spicey	14	14
spicily	16	16
spicy	13	13
spidery	13	13