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
blusteringly	23	23
blustery	15	15
blype	14	14
blypes	15	15
boastfully	21	21
boatyard	14	14
boatyards	15	15
bobbery	18	18
bobbly	18	18
bobby	16	16
bobbysox	26	26
bobstay	15	15
bobstays	16	16
bodaciously	22	22
bodily	13	13
bodingly	18	18
body	10	10
bodyboard	19	19
bodyboarded	22	22
bodyboarder	21	21
bodyboarders	22	22
bodyboarding	25	25
bodyboards	20	20
bodybuilder	23	23
bodybuilders	24	24