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
bothy	12	12
botryoid	14	14
botryoidal	17	17
botryose	13	13
botrytis	13	13
botrytises	15	15
bottomlessly	22	22
bottomry	16	16
bouldery	16	16
bouncily	19	19
bouncingly	24	24
bouncy	16	16
boundary	16	16
boundaryless	21	21
boundlessly	21	21
bounteously	20	20
bountifully	24	24
bounty	13	13
bourgeoisify	23	23
bousy	11	11
boutiquey	25	25
bovinely	19	19
bovinity	18	18
bowery	14	14
bowingly	20	20