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
blousy	13	13
blowby	18	18
blowbys	19	19
blowfly	20	20
blowsily	18	18
blowsy	15	15
blowy	14	14
blowzily	27	27
blowzy	24	24
blubbery	21	21
blueberry	19	19
bluejay	23	23
bluejays	24	24
bluely	14	14
bluesy	13	13
bluey	12	12
blueys	13	13
bluffly	21	21
blunderingly	25	25
bluntly	16	16
blurredly	18	18
blurrily	16	16
blurringly	21	21
blurry	13	13
blushingly	23	23