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
stolidly	13	13
stomachy	18	18
stompy	14	14
stonefly	15	15
stonemasonry	19	19
stoney	9	9
stonily	11	11
stony	8	8
stonyhearted	18	18
storey	8	8
storeyed	11	11
storeys	9	9
stormily	14	14
stormy	11	11
story	7	7
storyboard	16	16
storyboarded	19	19
storyboarding	22	22
storyboards	17	17
storybook	18	18
storybooks	19	19
storying	13	13
storyteller	15	15
storytellers	16	16
storytelling	19	19