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
tryptic	15	15
tryptophan	21	21
tryptophane	22	22
tryptophanes	23	23
tryptophans	22	22
trysail	10	10
trysails	11	11
tryst	7	7
tryste	8	8
trysted	10	10
tryster	9	9
trysters	10	10
trystes	9	9
trysting	13	13
trysts	8	8
tryworks	17	17
tubby	14	14
tuberosity	16	16
tuftily	14	14
tufty	11	11
tumefy	15	15
tumefying	21	21
tumidity	15	15
tumidly	15	15
tummy	14	14