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
syncretised	18	18
syncretises	17	17
syncretising	21	21
syncretism	19	19
syncretisms	20	20
syncretist	16	16
syncretistic	21	21
syncretists	17	17
syncretize	25	25
syncretized	27	27
syncretizes	26	26
syncretizing	30	30
syncs	11	11
syncytia	16	16
syncytial	18	18
syncytium	21	21
syndactylism	25	25
syndactyly	22	22
syndeses	12	12
syndesis	12	12
syndesises	14	14
syndesmoses	18	18
syndesmosis	18	18
syndet	10	10
syndetic	15	15