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
syzygies	23	23
syzygy	23	23
tabby	13	13
tabbying	19	19
tabooley	14	14
tabooleys	15	15
tachyarrhythmia	31	31
tachycardia	22	22
tachycardias	23	23
tachyon	15	15
tachyons	16	16
tacitly	13	13
taciturnity	18	18
tackey	15	15
tackify	19	19
tackifying	25	25
tackily	17	17
tacky	14	14
tactfully	20	20
tactically	20	20
tactilely	16	16
tactility	15	15
tactlessly	17	17
tactually	17	17
taffy	13	13