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
bodyworker	23	23
bodyworkers	24	24
bodyworks	22	22
boffiny	19	19
bogey	12	12
bogeyed	15	15
bogeying	18	18
bogeyman	19	19
bogeymen	19	19
bogeys	13	13
boggy	14	14
bogusly	16	16
bogy	11	11
bogyism	17	17
bogyisms	18	18
bogyman	18	18
bogymen	18	18
boisterously	19	19
boldly	14	14
bolometrically	28	28
boloney	14	14
boloneys	15	15
bolshy	14	14
bombastically	29	29
bombycid	23	23