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
statically	17	17
staticky	17	17
stationary	13	13
stationery	13	13
statistically	20	20
statocyst	14	14
statocysts	15	15
statuary	11	11
statuesquely	26	26
statusy	10	10
statutorily	15	15
statutory	12	12
staunchly	19	19
stay	6	6
staycation	16	16
staycationer	18	18
staycationers	19	19
staycations	17	17
stayed	9	9
stayer	8	8
stayers	9	9
staying	12	12
stays	7	7
staysail	11	11
staysails	12	12