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
supernormally	25	25
supernumerary	24	24
superphysical	28	28
superplasticity	28	28
superplayer	21	21
superplayers	22	22
superquality	29	29
supersecrecy	24	24
supersensory	19	19
supersonically	26	26
superspy	17	17
superstitiously	23	23
supersubtlety	24	24
supersymmetric	29	29
supersymmetries	27	27
supersymmetry	27	27
supersystem	20	20
supersystems	21	21
supervisory	21	21
supinely	16	16
supplely	19	19
supplementary	27	27
suppletory	20	20
suppliantly	23	23
supplicatory	25	25