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
thyrsus	12	12
thysanuran	17	17
thysanurans	18	18
thyself	15	15
ticklishly	23	23
tickly	16	16
tidally	12	12
tiddledywinks	27	27
tiddly	11	11
tiddlywinks	24	24
tideway	13	13
tideways	14	14
tidily	10	10
tidy	7	7
tidying	13	13
tidytips	14	14
tiffany	16	16
tigereye	12	12
tigereyes	13	13
tigerishly	17	17
tightly	14	14
tilbury	14	14
tiltyard	12	12
tiltyards	13	13
timbery	15	15