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
tyers	7	7
tyes	6	6
tyin	7	7
tying	10	10
tyins	8	8
tyiyn	10	10
tyiyns	11	11
tyke	10	10
tykes	11	11
tylosin	11	11
tylosins	12	12
tymbal	15	15
tymbals	16	16
tympan	15	15
tympana	16	16
tympanal	18	18
tympani	16	16
tympanic	20	20
tympanies	18	18
tympanist	18	18
tympanists	19	19
tympanites	19	19
tympanitic	22	22
tympano	16	16
tympans	16	16