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
stubbornly	21	21
stubby	15	15
studiedly	15	15
studiously	16	16
studly	11	11
study	9	9
studying	15	15
stuffily	18	18
stuffy	15	15
stultify	15	15
stultifying	21	21
stumblingly	25	25
stumpily	18	18
stumpy	15	15
stunningly	19	19
stupefy	16	16
stupefying	22	22
stupefyingly	27	27
stupendously	22	22
stupidity	16	16
stupidly	16	16
sturdily	13	13
sturdy	10	10
sty	5	5
stye	6	6