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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
toy	5	5
toyed	8	8
toyer	7	7
toyers	8	8
toying	11	11
toyish	10	10
toyland	12	12
toylands	13	13
toyless	10	10
toylike	14	14
toyo	6	6
toyon	8	8
toyons	9	9
toyos	7	7
toys	6	6
toyshop	14	14
toyshops	15	15
toytown	13	13
toytowns	14	14
traceability	21	21
tracery	12	12
tracheary	16	16
tracheophyte	24	24
tracheophytes	25	25
tracheostomy	22	22