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
thallophytic	26	26
thanatology	19	19
thankfully	25	25
thanklessly	22	22
thankworthy	25	25
thataway	15	15
thatchy	16	16
thaumaturgy	22	22
thearchy	17	17
theatricality	21	21
theatrically	21	21
thegnly	15	15
theistically	21	21
thematically	24	24
theocentricity	25	25
theocracy	19	19
theocratically	26	26
theodicy	16	16
theogony	15	15
theologically	25	25
theology	15	15
theonomy	16	16
theophany	19	19
theophylline	24	24
theophyllines	25	25