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
sudatory	12	12
suddenly	15	15
sudsy	9	9
suety	8	8
sufferably	23	23
sufficiency	27	27
sufficiently	26	26
suffocatingly	29	29
sugarberry	18	18
sugary	11	11
suggestibility	25	25
suggestively	24	24
suicidally	19	19
suitability	18	18
suitably	15	15
sukiyaki	19	19
sukiyakis	20	20
sulfhydryl	23	23
sulfhydryls	24	24
sulfinpyrazone	35	35
sulfinyl	17	17
sulfinyls	18	18
sulfonyl	17	17
sulfonyls	18	18
sulfonylurea	22	22