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
spirogyra	16	16
spirogyras	17	17
spirometry	18	18
spiry	10	10
spitefully	21	21
spittly	13	13
spitty	11	11
spivvy	19	19
splashily	18	18
splashy	15	15
splay	11	11
splayed	14	14
splayfeet	18	18
splayfoot	18	18
splayfooted	21	21
splaying	17	17
splays	12	12
spleeny	14	14
splendidly	20	20
splendiferously	28	28
splenectomy	24	24
splenetically	25	25
splenomegaly	25	25
splintery	16	16
splodgy	16	16