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
transparently	21	21
transsexuality	26	26
transversely	20	20
trashily	13	13
trashy	10	10
traumatically	24	24
travesty	14	14
travestying	20	20
trawley	13	13
trawleys	14	14
tray	6	6
trayf	10	10
trayful	14	14
trayfuls	15	15
trays	7	7
treacherously	22	22
treachery	16	16
treacly	13	13
treasonably	18	18
treasury	11	11
treatability	18	18
treaty	8	8
trebly	12	12
trembly	16	16
tremendously	21	21