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
symbolises	19	19
symbolising	23	23
symbolism	21	21
symbolisms	22	22
symbolist	18	18
symbolistic	23	23
symbolists	19	19
symbolization	32	32
symbolizations	33	33
symbolize	27	27
symbolized	29	29
symbolizer	28	28
symbolizers	29	29
symbolizes	28	28
symbolizing	32	32
symbolled	20	20
symbolling	23	23
symbologies	22	22
symbology	22	22
symbols	16	16
symmetallism	25	25
symmetric	20	20
symmetrical	23	23
symmetrically	28	28
symmetricalness	28	28