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
uglify	15	15
uglifying	21	21
uglily	13	13
ugly	10	10
ulteriorly	15	15
ultimacy	18	18
ultimately	18	18
ultradry	13	13
ultraheavy	20	20
ultramicrotomy	27	27
ultraphysical	26	26
ultraroyalist	18	18
ultrasonically	24	24
ultrasonography	27	27
ultratiny	14	14
umbrageously	25	25
umpty	14	14
unabashedly	22	22
unabatedly	19	19
unacademically	30	30
unacceptability	32	32
unacceptably	29	29
unaccountably	29	29
unaccustomedly	30	30
unadulteratedly	24	24