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
blastomycoses	25	25
blastomycosis	25	25
blasty	12	12
blatancy	18	18
blatantly	17	17
blazingly	28	28
blazonry	24	24
bleakly	18	18
blearily	15	15
bleary	12	12
blebby	18	18
blenny	14	14
blepharoplasty	29	29
blessedly	17	17
blighty	17	17
blimey	15	15
blimpery	20	20
blimpishly	25	25
blimy	14	14
blindingly	22	22
blindly	16	16
bliny	12	12
blissfully	22	22
blisteringly	22	22
blistery	14	14