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
trustability	19	19
trustfully	19	19
trustily	12	12
trustingly	17	17
trustworthily	22	22
trustworthy	19	19
trusty	9	9
truthfully	21	21
try	5	5
trying	11	11
tryingly	16	16
tryma	10	10
trymata	12	12
tryout	9	9
tryouts	10	10
trypanosome	20	20
trypanosomes	21	21
trypanosomiases	24	24
trypanosomiasis	24	24
trypsin	13	13
trypsinogen	20	20
trypsinogens	21	21
trypsins	14	14
tryptamine	19	19
tryptamines	20	20