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
bombycids	24	24
bombyx	24	24
bombyxes	26	26
boney	11	11
boneyard	15	15
boneyards	16	16
boneyer	13	13
boneyest	14	14
bonnily	15	15
bonny	12	12
bonnyclabber	29	29
bonnyclabbers	30	30
bony	10	10
booby	13	13
boogey	13	13
boogeyed	16	16
boogeying	19	19
boogeyman	20	20
boogeymen	20	20
boogeys	14	14
boogy	12	12
boogying	18	18
boogyman	19	19
boogymen	19	19
bookbindery	25	25