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
sporophytic	24	24
sportfully	21	21
sportily	14	14
sportingly	19	19
sportively	20	20
sportsmanly	21	21
sporty	11	11
spotlessly	17	17
spottily	14	14
spotty	11	11
spousally	17	17
sprawly	16	16
spray	10	10
sprayed	13	13
sprayer	12	12
sprayers	13	13
spraying	16	16
sprays	11	11
spreadability	23	23
spriggy	16	16
sprightfully	27	27
sprightly	19	19
springily	18	18
springy	15	15
spritely	14	14