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
synesthetic	19	19
synfuel	15	15
synfuels	16	16
syngamic	19	19
syngamies	17	17
syngamy	17	17
syngas	11	11
syngases	13	13
syngasses	14	14
syngeneic	18	18
syngenic	17	17
synizesis	21	21
synkarya	17	17
synod	9	9
synodal	12	12
synodic	14	14
synodical	17	17
synods	10	10
synonym	16	16
synonyme	17	17
synonymes	18	18
synonymic	21	21
synonymical	24	24
synonymies	19	19
synonymist	19	19