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
styed	8	8
styes	7	7
stygian	12	12
stying	11	11
stylar	9	9
stylate	10	10
style	8	8
stylebook	19	19
stylebooks	20	20
styled	10	10
styleless	13	13
stylelessness	18	18
styler	9	9
stylers	10	10
styles	9	9
stylet	9	9
stylets	10	10
styli	8	8
styliform	18	18
styling	13	13
stylings	14	14
stylise	10	10
stylised	12	12
styliser	11	11
stylisers	12	12