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
thyratrons	15	15
thyreoid	13	13
thyristor	13	13
thyristors	14	14
thyrocalcitonin	28	28
thyroglobulin	26	26
thyroid	12	12
thyroidal	15	15
thyroidectomies	26	26
thyroidectomy	26	26
thyroiditis	16	16
thyroids	13	13
thyrotoxicosis	28	28
thyrotrophic	24	24
thyrotrophin	22	22
thyrotropic	21	21
thyrotropin	19	19
thyroxin	20	20
thyroxine	21	21
thyroxines	22	22
thyroxins	21	21
thyrse	10	10
thyrses	11	11
thyrsi	10	10
thyrsoid	13	13