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
stray	7	7
strayed	10	10
strayer	9	9
strayers	10	10
straying	13	13
strays	8	8
streaky	13	13
streamy	12	12
strenuosity	15	15
strenuously	17	17
streptolysin	19	19
streptolysins	20	20
streptomyces	23	23
streptomycete	24	24
streptomycetes	25	25
streptomycin	24	24
streptomycins	25	25
stressfully	19	19
stretchability	25	25
stretchy	15	15
strictly	14	14
stridency	16	16
stridently	15	15
stridulatory	17	17
stridulously	19	19