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
unceasingly	22	22
unceremoniously	28	28
uncertainly	20	20
uncertainty	19	19
unchancy	21	21
unchangeability	31	31
unchangeably	28	28
unchangingly	28	28
uncharitably	25	25
unchary	16	16
unchastely	20	20
unchastity	19	19
unchicly	21	21
unchivalrously	30	30
unchurchly	26	26
uncially	17	17
uncivilly	22	22
unclarity	17	17
unclassy	16	16
uncleanly	19	19
unclearly	18	18
uncloudedly	23	23
uncloudy	18	18
uncloyed	17	17
uncloying	20	20