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
steadfastly	18	18
steadily	12	12
steady	9	9
steadying	15	15
stealthily	16	16
stealthy	13	13
steamily	14	14
steamy	11	11
steatopygia	18	18
steatopygic	21	21
steatopygous	20	20
steely	9	9
steelyard	13	13
steelyards	14	14
steeply	13	13
steerageway	18	18
steganography	25	25
stellify	15	15
stellifying	21	21
stemmery	16	16
stemmy	14	14
stenchy	15	15
stenography	21	21
stenoky	14	14
stenotype	15	15