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
trichocyst	20	20
trichocysts	21	21
trichogyne	20	20
trichogynes	21	21
trichology	20	20
trichotomously	26	26
trichotomy	20	20
tricity	12	12
trickery	17	17
trickily	18	18
trickishly	22	22
trickly	17	17
tricksy	16	16
tricky	15	15
tricycle	17	17
tricycled	19	19
tricycles	18	18
tricyclic	21	21
tricyclics	22	22
tricycling	22	22
triennially	17	17
trierarchy	17	17
triethyl	13	13
trigamy	14	14
trigly	11	11