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
unadvisedly	22	22
unaffectedly	27	27
unalloyed	16	16
unalterability	23	23
unalterably	20	20
unambiguously	28	28
unambivalently	31	31
unanalyzable	31	31
unanalyzed	26	26
unanimity	17	17
unanimously	21	21
unanswerability	27	27
unanswerably	24	24
unanticipatedly	28	28
unappealingly	28	28
unappeasably	26	26
unappetizingly	37	37
unapproachably	33	33
unaptly	15	15
unarguably	21	21
unary	9	9
unashamedly	22	22
unassailability	24	24
unassailably	21	21
unassertively	22	22