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
thymectomizing	39	39
thymectomy	25	25
thymes	13	13
thymey	15	15
thymi	12	12
thymic	16	16
thymidine	18	18
thymidines	19	19
thymier	14	14
thymiest	15	15
thymine	15	15
thymines	16	16
thymocyte	21	21
thymocytes	22	22
thymol	14	14
thymols	15	15
thymoma	17	17
thymomas	18	18
thymomata	19	19
thymosin	16	16
thymosins	17	17
thymus	14	14
thymuses	16	16
thymy	14	14
thyratron	14	14