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
systematism	19	19
systematist	16	16
systematists	17	17
systematization	30	30
systematize	25	25
systematized	27	27
systematizer	26	26
systematizers	27	27
systematizes	26	26
systematizing	30	30
systemic	16	16
systemically	24	24
systemics	17	17
systemization	28	28
systemize	23	23
systemized	25	25
systemizes	24	24
systemizing	28	28
systemless	16	16
systems	12	12
systole	10	10
systoles	11	11
systolic	14	14
syzygal	23	23
syzygial	24	24