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
tyres	7	7
tyring	11	11
tyro	6	6
tyrocidin	16	16
tyrocidine	17	17
tyrocidines	18	18
tyrocidins	17	17
tyronic	13	13
tyropita	13	13
tyropitas	14	14
tyros	7	7
tyrosinase	13	13
tyrosinases	14	14
tyrosine	11	11
tyrosines	12	12
tyrothricin	19	19
tythe	9	9
tythed	11	11
tythes	10	10
tything	14	14
ubiety	12	12
ubiquitously	30	30
ubiquity	24	24
udometry	15	15
ufology	16	16