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
taxiways	20	20
taxonomically	31	31
taxonomy	21	21
taxpayer	20	20
taxpayers	21	21
taxpaying	24	24
taxying	19	19
tayberries	15	15
tayberry	15	15
tayra	7	7
tayras	8	8
teaberry	13	13
teachably	20	20
teacherly	17	17
teapoy	11	11
teapoys	12	12
tearaway	13	13
tearaways	14	14
tearfully	17	17
tearily	10	10
teary	7	7
teasingly	15	15
techily	15	15
technicality	24	24
technically	24	24