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
blithely	17	17
blitheringly	24	24
blithesomely	24	24
blizzardly	36	36
blizzardy	34	34
blobby	18	18
blocky	19	19
bloggy	16	16
blokey	16	16
bloodguilty	22	22
bloodily	16	16
bloodlessly	20	20
bloodthirstily	24	24
bloodthirsty	21	21
bloody	13	13
bloodying	19	19
blooey	12	12
bloomery	17	17
bloomy	15	15
bloopy	15	15
blossomy	17	17
blotchily	21	21
blotchy	18	18
blotty	12	12
blousily	16	16