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
tumorigenicity	26	26
tumultuary	19	19
tumultuously	23	23
tunability	18	18
tunably	15	15
tuneably	16	16
tunefully	19	19
tunelessly	16	16
tunny	10	10
tuppenny	19	19
turbary	13	13
turbidimetry	22	22
turbidity	16	16
turbidly	16	16
turbomachinery	29	29
turbulency	22	22
turbulently	21	21
turfy	11	11
turgency	17	17
turgidity	15	15
turgidly	15	15
turkey	13	13
turkeys	14	14
turnery	11	11
turnipy	14	14