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
synonymists	20	20
synonymity	21	21
synonymize	28	28
synonymized	30	30
synonymizes	29	29
synonymizing	33	33
synonymous	20	20
synonymously	25	25
synonyms	17	17
synonymy	19	19
synopses	14	14
synopsis	14	14
synopsize	24	24
synopsized	26	26
synopsizes	25	25
synopsizing	29	29
synoptic	17	17
synoptical	20	20
synoptically	25	25
synostoses	13	13
synostosis	13	13
synovia	14	14
synovial	16	16
synovias	15	15
synovitis	16	16