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
swabby	17	17
swaggeringly	25	25
swampy	17	17
swamy	13	13
swankily	19	19
swanky	16	16
swannery	15	15
swanny	13	13
swarthy	14	14
swarty	11	11
sway	9	9
swayable	17	17
swayback	23	23
swaybacked	26	26
swaybacks	24	24
swayed	12	12
swayer	11	11
swayers	12	12
swayful	17	17
swaying	15	15
sways	10	10
sweatily	14	14
sweaty	11	11
sweeney	13	13
sweeneys	14	14