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
tracheotomy	21	21
trachyte	15	15
trachytes	16	16
trachytic	19	19
tracklayer	20	20
tracklayers	21	21
tracklaying	24	24
trackway	20	20
trackways	21	21
tractability	21	21
tractably	18	18
traditionally	19	19
traditionary	16	16
trafficability	29	29
tragedy	12	12
tragically	19	19
tragicomedy	22	22
trainability	19	19
trainway	14	14
trainways	15	15
traitorously	16	16
trajectory	24	24
trampy	14	14
tramway	15	15
tramways	16	16