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
tonometry	15	15
tonsillectomy	24	24
tony	7	7
toothily	13	13
toothsomely	19	19
toothy	10	10
tootsy	8	8
topiary	12	12
topicality	19	19
topically	19	19
toploftily	20	20
toplofty	17	17
topographically	32	32
topography	22	22
topologically	26	26
topology	16	16
toponym	16	16
toponymic	21	21
toponymical	24	24
toponymies	19	19
toponymist	19	19
toponymists	20	20
toponyms	17	17
toponymy	19	19
topotype	16	16