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
subglacially	26	26
subindustry	20	20
subinhibitory	25	25
subjacency	32	32
subjacently	31	31
subjectively	35	35
subjectivity	34	34
sublethally	22	22
sublimely	20	20
subliminally	25	25
sublimity	19	19
subliteracy	21	21
subliterary	18	18
sublunary	18	18
submaxillary	30	30
submissively	26	26
subnormality	23	23
subnormally	23	23
subordinately	22	22
subphyla	20	20
subphylum	25	25
subphylums	26	26
subpotency	23	23
subreptitiously	26	26
subsecretary	21	21