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
surrey	9	9
surreys	10	10
surrogacy	17	17
surroyal	12	12
surroyals	13	13
survey	13	13
surveyed	16	16
surveying	19	19
surveyings	20	20
surveyor	15	15
surveyors	16	16
surveys	14	14
survivability	28	28
susceptibility	27	27
susceptibly	24	24
suspensefully	26	26
suspensively	24	24
suspensory	17	17
suspiciously	23	23
sustainability	22	22
sustainably	19	19
sustainedly	17	17
suturally	15	15
suzerainty	23	23
sveltely	16	16