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
subsequently	30	30
subserviency	26	26
subserviently	25	25
subsidiarily	20	20
subsidiarity	19	19
subsidiary	17	17
subsidy	14	14
subsociety	19	19
subsonically	24	24
subspecialty	25	25
substantiality	22	22
substantially	22	22
substantivally	27	27
substantively	25	25
substitutionary	23	23
substitutively	26	26
subsystem	18	18
subsystems	19	19
subtenancy	21	21
subterraneanly	23	23
subterraneously	24	24
subtextually	28	28
subtilely	17	17
subtilty	15	15
subtlety	15	15