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
sympathomimetic	34	34
sympathy	20	20
sympatric	20	20
sympatrically	28	28
sympatries	18	18
sympatry	18	18
symphonic	23	23
symphonically	31	31
symphonies	21	21
symphonious	23	23
symphoniously	28	28
symphonist	21	21
symphonists	22	22
symphony	21	21
symphyseal	23	23
symphyses	21	21
symphysial	23	23
symphysis	21	21
sympodia	17	17
sympodial	19	19
symposia	16	16
symposiast	18	18
symposiasts	19	19
symposium	21	21
symposiums	22	22