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
bookishly	21	21
boomy	13	13
boorishly	17	17
bootery	12	12
bootlessly	17	17
booty	10	10
boozily	22	22
boozy	19	19
boppy	16	16
borborygmi	23	23
borborygmus	25	25
boringly	17	17
borohydride	20	20
borohydrides	21	21
borty	10	10
bosky	14	14
bosomy	14	14
bossily	13	13
bossy	10	10
botanically	22	22
botany	12	12
botchery	18	18
botchily	19	19
botchy	16	16
botfly	15	15