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
tympanum	21	21
tympanums	22	22
tympany	18	18
tyne	7	7
tyned	9	9
tynes	8	8
tyning	12	12
typable	16	16
typal	11	11
type	9	9
typeable	17	17
typebar	15	15
typebars	16	16
typecase	16	16
typecases	17	17
typecast	16	16
typecasting	22	22
typecasts	17	17
typed	11	11
typeface	19	19
typefaces	20	20
typefounder	22	22
typefounders	23	23
typefounding	26	26
types	10	10