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
stoury	9	9
stoutheartedly	21	21
stoutly	11	11
stowaway	16	16
stowaways	17	17
straggly	15	15
straightaway	21	21
straightaways	22	22
straightly	17	17
straightway	20	20
straitlacedly	21	21
straitly	11	11
stramony	14	14
strangely	15	15
strangury	15	15
strappy	15	15
strategically	22	22
strategy	12	12
strathspey	17	17
strathspeys	18	18
stratify	13	13
stratifying	19	19
stratigraphy	21	21
strawberry	18	18
strawy	11	11