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
tremulously	20	20
trenchancy	22	22
trenchantly	21	21
trendify	15	15
trendifying	21	21
trendily	13	13
trendy	10	10
trepidatiously	22	22
tressy	8	8
trevally	16	16
trevallys	17	17
trey	6	6
treyf	10	10
treyfa	11	11
treys	7	7
triadically	19	19
triangularity	20	20
triangularly	20	20
triarchy	15	15
triaxiality	21	21
tribally	15	15
tribology	17	17
tributary	15	15
tributyltin	19	19
tricarboxylic	32	32