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
synovitises	18	18
syntactic	18	18
syntactical	21	21
syntactically	26	26
syntactician	22	22
syntacticians	23	23
syntactics	19	19
syntagm	15	15
syntagma	16	16
syntagmas	17	17
syntagmata	18	18
syntagmatic	22	22
syntagms	16	16
syntax	16	16
syntaxes	18	18
synth	10	10
synthase	13	13
synthases	14	14
syntheses	14	14
synthesis	14	14
synthesist	15	15
synthesists	16	16
synthesize	24	24
synthesized	26	26
synthesizer	25	25