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
synchronically	30	30
synchronicities	27	27
synchronicity	27	27
synchronies	20	20
synchronisation	25	25
synchronise	20	20
synchronised	22	22
synchronises	21	21
synchronising	25	25
synchronism	23	23
synchronisms	24	24
synchronistic	25	25
synchronization	34	34
synchronize	29	29
synchronized	31	31
synchronizer	30	30
synchronizers	31	31
synchronizes	30	30
synchronizing	34	34
synchronous	21	21
synchronously	26	26
synchronousness	26	26
synchrony	20	20
synchros	16	16
synchroscope	26	26