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
tangibly	17	17
tangly	12	12
tangy	10	10
tanistry	11	11
tannery	11	11
tansy	8	8
tantalizingly	30	30
tantivy	14	14
tanyard	11	11
tanyards	12	12
tapestry	13	13
tapestrying	19	19
taphonomy	20	20
tardily	11	11
tardy	8	8
tardyon	11	11
tardyons	12	12
tarnally	13	13
tarry	7	7
tarrying	13	13
tartily	10	10
tartly	9	9
tarty	7	7
tastefully	18	18
tastelessly	15	15