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
triglyceride	21	21
triglycerides	22	22
triglyph	18	18
triglyphic	23	23
triglyphical	26	26
triglyphs	19	19
trigonally	17	17
trigonometry	20	20
trihybrid	17	17
trihybrids	18	18
trihydroxy	24	24
trilby	12	12
trilingually	21	21
trilogy	12	12
trimly	12	12
trimonthly	19	19
trinary	10	10
trinity	10	10
trinketry	16	16
tripinnately	20	20
triplicity	19	19
triploidy	16	16
triply	12	12
tripody	13	13
trippingly	22	22