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
timelessly	17	17
timely	12	12
timeously	16	16
timidity	14	14
timidly	14	14
timocracy	20	20
timorously	17	17
timothy	14	14
tinctorially	20	20
tindery	11	11
tinglingly	20	20
tingly	12	12
tinily	10	10
tinkly	14	14
tinnily	12	12
tinny	9	9
tinselly	13	13
tinsely	11	11
tintinnabulary	24	24
tintype	13	13
tintypes	14	14
tiny	7	7
tippy	13	13
tippytoe	16	16
tippytoed	18	18