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
tenuity	11	11
tenuously	15	15
tenurially	16	16
tepefy	14	14
tepefying	20	20
tepidity	14	14
tepidly	14	14
tepoy	10	10
tepoys	11	11
teppanyaki	23	23
teppanyakis	24	24
terabyte	13	13
terabytes	14	14
teratogenicity	22	22
teratology	15	15
tercentenary	19	19
teriyaki	14	14
teriyakis	15	15
terminably	20	20
terminally	18	18
terminatively	24	24
terminology	20	20
termitary	14	14
termly	12	12
ternary	10	10