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
spiffily	20	20
spiffy	17	17
spiffying	23	23
spikey	15	15
spikily	17	17
spiky	14	14
spillway	18	18
spillways	19	19
spinachy	19	19
spinally	16	16
spindly	15	15
spinelessly	19	19
spinnery	15	15
spinney	14	14
spinneys	15	15
spinny	13	13
spinosity	15	15
spinsterly	17	17
spiny	11	11
spirally	15	15
spiritedly	17	17
spiritlessly	19	19
spirituality	19	19
spiritually	19	19
spiritualty	18	18