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
temporarily	20	20
temporary	17	17
temptingly	22	22
tenability	17	17
tenably	14	14
tenaciously	19	19
tenacity	14	14
tenancy	14	14
tenantry	12	12
tendency	16	16
tendentiously	20	20
tenderheartedly	23	23
tenderly	13	13
tenny	9	9
tenosynovitis	21	21
tenotomy	14	14
tenpenny	16	16
tensely	11	11
tensibly	15	15
tensility	13	13
tensiometry	17	17
tensity	10	10
tentatively	19	19
tenthly	13	13
tenty	8	8