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
styloids	12	12
stylopid	15	15
stylopids	16	16
stylops	13	13
stylus	10	10
styluses	12	12
stymie	11	11
stymied	13	13
stymieing	17	17
stymies	12	12
stymy	12	12
stymying	18	18
stypsis	12	12
stypsises	14	14
styptic	15	15
styptics	16	16
styrax	15	15
styraxes	17	17
styrene	10	10
styrenes	11	11
suability	16	16
suably	13	13
suasively	17	17
suasory	10	10
suavely	15	15