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
thimbleberry	26	26
thingummy	23	23
thingy	13	13
thinkably	22	22
thinkingly	23	23
thinly	12	12
thiocyanate	19	19
thiocyanates	20	20
thionyl	13	13
thionyls	14	14
thirdly	13	13
thirstily	14	14
thirsty	11	11
thirty	10	10
thirtyish	15	15
thirtysomething	27	27
thisaway	15	15
thistly	12	12
thixotropy	24	24
thongy	13	13
thoracically	24	24
thoracotomy	21	21
thornily	14	14
thorny	11	11
thoroughgoingly	30	30