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
topotypes	17	17
torchy	13	13
toroidally	15	15
torosity	10	10
torpefy	15	15
torpefying	21	21
torpidity	15	15
torpidly	15	15
torquey	19	19
torrefy	12	12
torrefying	18	18
torrentially	17	17
torridity	12	12
torridly	12	12
torrify	12	12
torrifying	18	18
torsionally	16	16
tortiously	14	14
tortuosity	13	13
tortuously	15	15
torturously	16	16
tory	6	6
totality	11	11
totally	11	11
totipotency	20	20