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
sweeny	12	12
sweepingly	22	22
sweepy	14	14
sweetishly	18	18
sweetly	13	13
swelteringly	22	22
sweltry	13	13
swiftly	16	16
swimmily	20	20
swimmingly	25	25
swimmy	17	17
swingby	18	18
swingbys	19	19
swingingly	22	22
swingy	14	14
swinishly	18	18
swinney	14	14
swinneys	15	15
swirlingly	20	20
swirly	12	12
swishy	13	13
switchyard	21	21
switchyards	22	22
swithly	15	15
swooningly	20	20