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
squabby	25	25
squaddy	21	21
squalidly	24	24
squally	21	21
squarely	21	21
squarishly	25	25
squashily	24	24
squashy	21	21
squatly	20	20
squatty	19	19
squeaky	23	23
squeamishly	29	29
squeezability	38	38
squelchy	26	26
squidgy	22	22
squiffy	25	25
squiggly	25	25
squinny	21	21
squinnying	27	27
squintingly	28	28
squinty	20	20
squirarchy	27	27
squirearchy	28	28
squirely	21	21
squirmy	22	22