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
tastily	10	10
tasty	7	7
tatouay	10	10
tatouays	11	11
tattily	10	10
tatty	7	7
tauntingly	18	18
tautly	10	10
tautologically	25	25
tautologously	21	21
tautology	15	15
tautonym	15	15
tautonymies	18	18
tautonyms	16	16
tautonymy	18	18
tawdrily	15	15
tawdry	12	12
tawney	12	12
tawneys	13	13
tawnily	14	14
tawny	11	11
taxably	20	20
taxidermy	22	22
taxingly	21	21
taxiway	19	19