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
trollopy	15	15
trolly	10	10
trollying	16	16
trophically	23	23
trophy	13	13
trophying	19	19
tropically	20	20
tropologically	27	27
tropomyosin	20	20
tropomyosins	21	21
trotyl	9	9
trotyls	10	10
troublesomely	24	24
troublously	20	20
trouty	9	9
troy	6	6
troys	7	7
truancy	14	14
truantly	13	13
truantry	12	12
truculency	22	22
truculently	21	21
truepenny	17	17
truly	9	9
trumpery	17	17