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
tranny	10	10
tranquility	25	25
tranquillity	27	27
tranquilly	25	25
transcendency	25	25
transcendently	24	24
transdermally	22	22
transexuality	25	25
transferability	25	25
transiency	17	17
transiently	16	16
transitionally	20	20
transitively	20	20
transitivity	19	19
transitorily	16	16
transitory	13	13
translatability	23	23
translatory	15	15
translucency	24	24
translucently	23	23
transmigratory	22	22
transmissivity	24	24
transmogrify	23	23
transmogrifying	29	29
transparency	22	22