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
uncustomarily	25	25
uncustomary	22	22
uncynical	21	21
uncynically	26	26
undauntedly	20	20
undebatably	23	23
undecidability	27	27
undeniably	20	20
underactivity	25	25
underbelly	20	20
underbody	18	18
underbuy	17	17
underbuying	23	23
underbuys	18	18
underemployed	26	26
underemployment	31	31
underhandedly	24	24
underlay	14	14
underlaying	20	20
underlayment	22	22
underlayments	23	23
underlays	15	15
underlying	19	19
underlyingly	24	24
underpay	16	16