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
typhous	15	15
typhus	14	14
typhuses	16	16
typic	13	13
typical	16	16
typicality	21	21
typically	21	21
typicalness	21	21
typier	11	11
typiest	12	12
typification	24	24
typifications	25	25
typified	17	17
typifier	16	16
typifiers	17	17
typifies	16	16
typify	16	16
typifying	22	22
typing	14	14
typings	15	15
typist	11	11
typists	12	12
typo	9	9
typograph	21	21
typographed	24	24