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
bodybuilding	27	27
bodycam	19	19
bodycams	20	20
bodycheck	27	27
bodychecked	30	30
bodychecking	33	33
bodychecks	28	28
bodyguard	19	19
bodyguards	20	20
bodying	16	16
bodyman	17	17
bodymen	17	17
bodyside	15	15
bodysides	16	16
bodysuit	15	15
bodysuits	16	16
bodysurf	18	18
bodysurfed	21	21
bodysurfer	20	20
bodysurfers	21	21
bodysurfing	24	24
bodysurfs	19	19
bodywash	19	19
bodywashes	21	21
bodywork	21	21