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
typescript	21	21
typescripts	22	22
typeset	12	12
typesets	13	13
typesetter	15	15
typesetters	16	16
typesetting	19	19
typestyle	17	17
typestyles	18	18
typewrite	17	17
typewriter	18	18
typewriters	19	19
typewrites	18	18
typewriting	22	22
typewritten	20	20
typewrote	17	17
typey	12	12
typhoid	15	15
typhoids	16	16
typhon	14	14
typhonic	19	19
typhons	15	15
typhoon	15	15
typhoons	16	16
typhose	14	14