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
telepathy	17	17
telephonically	28	28
telephony	18	18
telephotography	30	30
teleplay	15	15
teleplays	16	16
telescopically	28	28
teletype	14	14
teletyped	16	16
teletypes	15	15
teletypewriter	23	23
teletypewriters	24	24
teletyping	19	19
telically	17	17
telicity	14	14
tellingly	17	17
telly	9	9
tellys	10	10
temerariously	20	20
temerity	13	13
temperamentally	29	29
temperately	20	20
tempestuously	24	24
temporality	20	20
temporally	20	20