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
thoroughly	20	20
thoughtfully	27	27
thoughtlessly	24	24
thoughtway	22	22
thoughtways	23	23
thrashy	13	13
thrasonically	23	23
thrawnly	17	17
thready	12	12
threateningly	22	22
threepenny	19	19
threnody	14	14
thriftily	17	17
thriftlessly	21	21
thrifty	14	14
thrillingly	21	21
thrivingly	22	22
throatily	14	14
throaty	11	11
thrombocyte	24	24
thrombocytes	25	25
thrombocytic	28	28
thrombolysis	23	23
thrombolytic	26	26
throughly	19	19