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
synecology	21	21
synectic	17	17
synereses	12	12
syneresis	12	12
synergetic	18	18
synergia	13	13
synergias	14	14
synergic	16	16
synergically	24	24
synergid	14	14
synergids	15	15
synergies	14	14
synergism	17	17
synergisms	18	18
synergist	14	14
synergistic	19	19
synergistically	27	27
synergists	15	15
synergy	14	14
synesis	10	10
synesises	12	12
synesthesia	16	16
synesthesias	17	17
synesthete	15	15
synesthetes	16	16