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
typographer	23	23
typographers	24	24
typographic	26	26
typographical	29	29
typographically	34	34
typographing	27	27
typographs	22	22
typography	24	24
typological	23	23
typologically	28	28
typologies	18	18
typologist	18	18
typologists	19	19
typology	18	18
typos	10	10
typp	12	12
typps	13	13
typy	11	11
tyramine	14	14
tyramines	15	15
tyrannic	15	15
tyrannical	18	18
tyrannically	23	23
tyrannicalness	23	23
tyrannicide	19	19