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
bowyer	14	14
bowyers	15	15
boxberry	23	23
boxily	19	19
boxy	16	16
boy	8	8
boyar	10	10
boyard	12	12
boyards	13	13
boyarism	16	16
boyarisms	17	17
boyars	11	11
boychick	25	25
boychicks	26	26
boychik	21	21
boychiks	22	22
boycott	15	15
boycotted	18	18
boycotter	17	17
boycotters	18	18
boycotting	21	21
boycotts	16	16
boyfriend	19	19
boyfriends	20	20
boyhood	15	15