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
turnkey	15	15
turnkeys	16	16
tushery	12	12
tushy	10	10
tusky	12	12
tussocky	18	18
tutelary	12	12
tutoyed	11	11
tutoyer	10	10
tutoyered	13	13
tutoyering	16	16
tutoyers	11	11
tutty	8	8
tuyer	8	8
tuyere	9	9
tuyeres	10	10
tuyers	9	9
twangy	14	14
twanky	16	16
twayblade	19	19
twayblades	20	20
tweaky	15	15
tweedily	15	15
tweedy	12	12
tweeny	12	12