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
tolyls	10	10
tomalley	15	15
tomalleys	16	16
tomatoey	13	13
tomboy	14	14
tomboyish	19	19
tomboyishness	24	24
tomboys	15	15
tomfoolery	19	19
tommy	13	13
tommycod	20	20
tommycods	21	21
tommyrot	16	16
tommyrots	17	17
tomography	22	22
tonality	12	12
tonally	12	12
tonelessly	15	15
tonetically	19	19
toney	8	8
tonically	17	17
tonicity	14	14
tonify	12	12
tonifying	18	18
tonishly	14	14