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
squirrelly	24	24
squirrely	22	22
squishy	21	21
squooshy	22	22
stability	15	15
stableboy	18	18
stableboys	19	19
stably	12	12
stagey	10	10
stagflationary	23	23
staggeringly	22	22
staggery	14	14
staggy	12	12
stagily	12	12
stagnancy	18	18
stagnantly	17	17
stagy	9	9
staidly	11	11
stainability	19	19
stainlessly	16	16
stairway	13	13
stairways	14	14
stalely	11	11
stalkily	16	16
stalky	13	13