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
syphilis	16	16
syphilises	18	18
syphilitic	21	21
syphilitics	22	22
syphon	14	14
syphonal	17	17
syphoned	17	17
syphonic	19	19
syphoning	20	20
syphons	15	15
syphs	12	12
syren	8	8
syrens	9	9
syrette	9	9
syrettes	10	10
syringa	12	12
syringas	13	13
syringe	12	12
syringed	14	14
syringes	13	13
syringing	17	17
syringomyelia	24	24
syringomyelic	27	27
syrinx	16	16
syrinxes	18	18