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
stereotypy	17	17
sterically	17	17
sterilely	13	13
sterility	12	12
sterlingly	17	17
sternly	11	11
sternway	14	14
sternways	15	15
stertorously	16	16
stewy	10	10
stey	6	6
stichomythia	24	24
stichomythias	25	25
stichomythic	27	27
stichomythies	25	25
stichomythy	25	25
stickily	18	18
sticky	15	15
stiffly	16	16
stiflingly	20	20
stigmatically	25	25
stilly	10	10
stiltedly	14	14
stimulatory	18	18
stimy	10	10