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
unattractively	26	26
unavailability	27	27
unavailingly	25	25
unavoidably	24	24
unawarely	17	17
unbearably	21	21
unbeatably	21	21
unbeautifully	27	27
unbecomingly	29	29
unbelievably	28	28
unbelievingly	29	29
unblinkingly	29	29
unbloody	17	17
unblushingly	27	27
unbouncy	20	20
unbudgeably	26	26
unbudgingly	26	26
unbulky	20	20
unbury	14	14
unburying	20	20
unbusy	14	14
uncandidly	21	21
uncannily	19	19
uncanny	16	16
uncatchy	20	20