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
totteringly	17	17
tottery	9	9
touchily	17	17
touchingly	22	22
touchy	14	14
toughly	15	15
toughy	13	13
touristically	21	21
touristy	11	11
tourney	11	11
tourneyed	14	14
tourneying	17	17
tourneys	12	12
towardly	15	15
towaway	15	15
towaways	16	16
toweringly	19	19
towery	11	11
towny	11	11
towy	9	9
toxicity	20	20
toxicologically	35	35
toxicology	25	25
toxigenicity	27	27
toxophily	24	24