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
subtly	13	13
subtotally	18	18
subtreasury	18	18
subtype	16	16
subtypes	17	17
subvariety	20	20
subventionary	25	25
subversionary	24	24
subversively	27	27
subvocally	25	25
subway	15	15
subwayed	18	18
subwaying	21	21
subways	16	16
successfully	27	27
successionally	26	26
successively	26	26
succinctly	24	24
succinyl	19	19
succinylcholine	33	33
succinyls	20	20
succory	16	16
succulently	24	24
sucky	15	15
sudary	10	10