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
sunnily	13	13
sunny	10	10
sunray	10	10
sunrays	11	11
sunshiny	15	15
superably	19	19
superabundantly	29	29
superactivity	26	26
superagency	23	23
superalloy	18	18
superalloys	19	19
superbly	18	18
superciliary	22	22
superciliously	26	26
supercity	18	18
superefficiency	34	34
supereminently	26	26
supererogatory	22	22
superfamily	24	24
superficiality	27	27
superficially	27	27
superfluidity	25	25
superfluity	22	22
superfluously	26	26
superfly	18	18