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
strikingly	20	20
stringency	19	19
stringently	18	18
stringy	12	12
stringybark	23	23
stringybarks	24	24
stripey	12	12
stripy	11	11
strongly	14	14
strongyl	14	14
strongyle	15	15
strongyles	16	16
strongyloidosis	22	22
strongyls	15	15
stroppy	15	15
stroy	7	7
stroyed	10	10
stroyer	9	9
stroyers	10	10
stroying	13	13
stroys	8	8
structurally	21	21
strychnine	19	19
stubbily	18	18
stubbly	17	17