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
trippy	14	14
triptyca	16	16
triptycas	17	17
triptych	18	18
triptychs	19	19
trisomy	12	12
tristfully	18	18
trisyllabic	21	21
trisyllable	19	19
trisyllables	20	20
tritely	10	10
triumphantly	25	25
triunity	12	12
triviality	17	17
trivially	17	17
triweekly	19	19
troglodyte	16	16
troglodytes	17	17
troglodytic	20	20
trolley	11	11
trolleybus	18	18
trolleybuses	20	20
trolleyed	14	14
trolleying	17	17
trolleys	12	12