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
tippytoeing	22	22
tippytoes	17	17
tipsily	13	13
tipsy	10	10
tiredly	11	11
tirelessly	14	14
tiresomely	16	16
tiringly	14	14
tissuey	10	10
titanically	19	19
titchy	13	13
titillatingly	21	21
tittuppy	17	17
titty	7	7
titularly	14	14
titulary	12	12
tivy	10	10
tiyin	8	8
tiyins	9	9
tiyn	7	7
tiyns	8	8
tizzy	25	25
toady	8	8
toadying	14	14
toadyish	13	13