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
spritzy	21	21
sprucely	18	18
sprucy	15	15
spry	9	9
spryer	11	11
spryest	12	12
spryly	14	14
spryness	14	14
sprynesses	16	16
spumy	14	14
spunkily	20	20
spunky	17	17
spuriously	18	18
spurrey	13	13
spurreys	14	14
spurry	12	12
sputtery	14	14
spy	8	8
spyglass	16	16
spyglasses	18	18
spying	14	14
spymaster	17	17
spymasters	18	18
spyware	15	15
spywares	16	16