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
syllabic	18	18
syllabically	26	26
syllabicate	21	21
syllabicated	23	23
syllabicates	22	22
syllabicating	26	26
syllabication	24	24
syllabicity	23	23
syllabics	19	19
syllabification	29	29
syllabified	22	22
syllabifies	21	21
syllabify	21	21
syllabifying	27	27
syllable	16	16
syllabled	18	18
syllables	17	17
syllabling	21	21
syllabub	19	19
syllabubs	20	20
syllabus	16	16
syllabuses	18	18
syllepses	16	16
syllepsis	16	16
sylleptic	19	19