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
tyrannicides	20	20
tyrannies	13	13
tyrannise	13	13
tyrannised	15	15
tyrannises	14	14
tyrannising	18	18
tyrannize	22	22
tyrannized	24	24
tyrannizer	23	23
tyrannizers	24	24
tyrannizes	23	23
tyrannizing	27	27
tyrannosaur	16	16
tyrannosaurid	19	19
tyrannosaurids	20	20
tyrannosaurs	17	17
tyrannosaurus	19	19
tyrannosauruses	21	21
tyrannous	14	14
tyrannously	19	19
tyranny	13	13
tyrant	9	9
tyrants	10	10
tyre	6	6
tyred	8	8