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
adaptivity	20	20
addedly	13	13
additionally	19	19
additively	19	19
additivity	18	18
additory	12	12
addressability	22	22
adenohypophyses	31	31
adenohypophysis	31	31
adenyl	11	11
adenyls	12	12
adeptly	14	14
adequacy	24	24
adequately	24	24
adherently	17	17
adhesively	20	20
adiabatically	24	24
adipocyte	18	18
adipocytes	19	19
adiposity	15	15
adjacency	28	28
adjacently	27	27
adjectivally	33	33
adjectively	31	31
adjudicatory	29	29