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
uncoercively	27	27
uncomely	19	19
uncomfortably	30	30
uncommonly	25	25
uncomplainingly	34	34
uncomplimentary	33	33
unconcernedly	27	27
unconditionally	27	27
unconformably	31	31
unconformity	26	26
uncongeniality	26	26
unconquerably	35	35
unconscionably	30	30
unconsciously	26	26
uncontemporary	28	28
uncontrollably	28	28
unconvincingly	34	34
unconvoyed	23	23
uncopyrightable	33	33
uncouthly	20	20
uncoy	12	12
uncrazy	23	23
uncritically	24	24
uncrystallized	33	33
unctuously	20	20