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
stylises	11	11
stylish	12	12
stylishly	17	17
stylishness	17	17
stylising	15	15
stylist	10	10
stylistic	15	15
stylistically	23	23
stylistics	16	16
stylists	11	11
stylite	10	10
stylites	11	11
stylitic	14	14
stylization	24	24
stylizations	25	25
stylize	19	19
stylized	21	21
stylizer	20	20
stylizers	21	21
stylizes	20	20
stylizing	24	24
stylobate	15	15
stylobates	16	16
stylography	23	23
styloid	11	11