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
supply	16	16
supplying	22	22
supportability	27	27
supposably	23	23
supposedly	21	21
suppository	20	20
suppressibility	28	28
supravitally	24	24
supremacy	21	21
supremely	19	19
surely	10	10
surety	9	9
suretyship	18	18
suretyships	19	19
surfy	11	11
surgery	12	12
surgically	20	20
surgy	10	10
surlily	12	12
surly	9	9
surpassingly	22	22
surprisingly	22	22
surreality	14	14
surreally	14	14
surreptitiously	23	23