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
stalwartly	17	17
stanchly	17	17
standardly	16	16
standaway	16	16
standby	14	14
standbys	15	15
standoffishly	26	26
stannary	12	12
stapedectomy	24	24
staphylinid	21	21
staphylinids	22	22
staphylococcal	32	32
staphylococci	30	30
staphylococcic	34	34
staphylococcus	32	32
starchily	17	17
starchy	14	14
starkly	14	14
starrily	11	11
starry	8	8
startlingly	18	18
startsy	9	9
statedly	12	12
stately	10	10
statesmanly	18	18