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
stenotyped	17	17
stenotypes	16	16
stenotypies	17	17
stenotyping	20	20
stenotypist	17	17
stenotypists	18	18
stenotypy	17	17
stepfamily	22	22
stereochemistry	25	25
stereography	21	21
stereologically	25	25
stereology	15	15
stereophony	19	19
stereoscopy	19	19
stereotaxically	29	29
stereotype	15	15
stereotyped	17	17
stereotyper	16	16
stereotypers	17	17
stereotypes	16	16
stereotypic	19	19
stereotypical	22	22
stereotypically	27	27
stereotypies	17	17
stereotyping	20	20