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
throughway	22	22
throughways	23	23
throwaway	19	19
throwaways	20	20
thrummy	18	18
thruway	15	15
thruways	16	16
thuggery	17	17
thumpingly	25	25
thunderingly	23	23
thunderously	21	21
thundery	15	15
thusly	12	12
thuya	10	10
thuyas	11	11
thwartly	16	16
thy	7	7
thylacines	19	19
thylakoid	19	19
thylakoids	20	20
thyme	12	12
thymectomies	25	25
thymectomize	34	34
thymectomized	36	36
thymectomizes	35	35