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
boyhoods	16	16
boyish	13	13
boyishly	18	18
boyla	11	11
boylas	12	12
boyo	9	9
boyos	10	10
boys	9	9
boysenberries	22	22
boysenberry	22	22
brachycephalic	36	36
brachycephaly	34	34
brachypterous	27	27
brachytherapies	30	30
brachytherapy	30	30
bracingly	21	21
bradycardia	21	21
bradycardias	22	22
bradykinin	22	22
bradykinins	23	23
braggy	15	15
brainily	15	15
brainlessly	19	19
brainsickly	25	25
brainy	12	12