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
symmetries	18	18
symmetrization	32	32
symmetrizations	33	33
symmetrize	27	27
symmetrized	29	29
symmetrizes	28	28
symmetrizing	32	32
symmetry	18	18
sympathectomies	31	31
sympathectomy	31	31
sympathetic	24	24
sympathetically	32	32
sympathies	20	20
sympathise	20	20
sympathised	22	22
sympathises	21	21
sympathising	25	25
sympathize	29	29
sympathized	31	31
sympathizer	30	30
sympathizers	31	31
sympathizes	30	30
sympathizing	34	34
sympatholytic	29	29
sympatholytics	30	30