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
sulfonylureas	23	23
sulfurously	21	21
sulfury	15	15
sulfuryl	17	17
sulfuryls	18	18
sulkily	16	16
sulky	13	13
sullenly	15	15
sully	10	10
sullying	16	16
sulphury	18	18
sultrily	13	13
sultry	10	10
summability	24	24
summarily	19	19
summary	16	16
summerly	18	18
summery	16	16
summitry	17	17
sumptuary	19	19
sumptuously	23	23
sumy	10	10
sunbeamy	18	18
sundrily	14	14
sundry	11	11