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
supergravity	24	24
superheavy	22	22
superheterodyne	25	25
superhighway	27	27
superhighways	28	28
superhumanity	26	26
superhumanly	26	26
superhype	20	20
superintendency	28	28
superintensity	22	22
superiority	17	17
superiorly	17	17
superlatively	25	25
superlawyer	21	21
superlawyers	22	22
superlay	15	15
superlobbyist	26	26
superlobbyists	27	27
superlunary	20	20
superluxury	27	27
superlying	20	20
supermajority	31	31
supernally	19	19
supernaturally	24	24
supernormality	25	25