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
syndetically	23	23
syndets	11	11
syndic	13	13
syndical	16	16
syndicalism	22	22
syndicalist	19	19
syndicalists	20	20
syndicate	16	16
syndicated	18	18
syndicates	17	17
syndicating	21	21
syndication	19	19
syndications	20	20
syndicator	17	17
syndicators	18	18
syndics	14	14
syndrome	15	15
syndromes	16	16
syne	7	7
synecdoche	22	22
synecdoches	23	23
synecdochic	26	26
synecdochical	29	29
synecdochically	34	34
synecological	26	26