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
ternately	13	13
terpolymer	19	19
terpolymers	20	20
terrestrially	17	17
terribly	14	14
terrifically	22	22
terrify	12	12
terrifying	18	18
terrifyingly	23	23
territoriality	17	17
territorially	17	17
territory	11	11
terry	7	7
tersely	10	10
tertiary	10	10
testacy	12	12
testamentary	18	18
testify	12	12
testifying	18	18
testily	10	10
testimony	15	15
testy	7	7
tetanically	19	19
tetany	9	9
tetchily	16	16