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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
technocracy 25 25
technologically 31 31
technology 21 21
techy 12 12
tectonically 23 23
teddy 9 9
tediously 14 14
teemingly 18 18
teensy 9 9
teentsy 10 10
teeny 8 8
teenybop 17 17
teenybopper 23 23
teenyboppers 24 24
teetotally 14 14
telegony 14 14
telegraphically 30 30
telegraphy 20 20
telekinetically 28 28
telemetrically 25 25
telemetry 15 15
teleologically 25 25
teleology 15 15
teleonomy 16 16
telepathically 27 27

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