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
syllogism	18	18
syllogisms	19	19
syllogist	15	15
syllogistic	20	20
syllogistically	28	28
syllogists	16	16
syllogize	24	24
syllogized	26	26
syllogizes	25	25
syllogizing	29	29
sylph	13	13
sylphic	18	18
sylphid	16	16
sylphids	17	17
sylphish	18	18
sylphlike	22	22
sylphs	14	14
sylphy	16	16
sylva	12	12
sylvae	13	13
sylvan	14	14
sylvans	15	15
sylvas	13	13
sylvatic	18	18
sylvin	14	14