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
theoretically	22	22
theory	10	10
theosophically	28	28
theosophy	18	18
therapeutically	28	28
therapy	14	14
thereby	14	14
thermally	18	18
thermically	23	23
thermochemistry	30	30
thermodynamic	28	28
thermodynamical	31	31
thermodynamics	29	29
thermography	26	26
thermolability	26	26
thermometry	21	21
thermostability	26	26
thetically	19	19
theurgy	14	14
thewy	12	12
they	8	8
thickety	19	19
thickly	19	19
thievery	16	16
thievishly	21	21