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
syconium	18	18
syconoid	15	15
sycons	12	12
sycophancies	26	26
sycophancy	26	26
sycophant	20	20
sycophantic	25	25
sycophantically	33	33
sycophantish	25	25
sycophantishly	30	30
sycophantism	26	26
sycophantly	25	25
sycophants	21	21
sycoses	12	12
sycosis	12	12
syenite	10	10
syenites	11	11
syenitic	14	14
syke	10	10
sykes	11	11
syli	7	7
sylis	8	8
syllabaries	18	18
syllabary	18	18
syllabi	14	14