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
underpaying	22	22
underpayment	24	24
underpayments	25	25
underpays	17	17
underplay	18	18
underplayed	21	21
underplaying	24	24
underplays	19	19
undersecretary	22	22
understandably	25	25
understandingly	26	26
understatedly	20	20
understory	15	15
understudy	17	17
understudying	23	23
undersupply	24	24
underway	16	16
undesirability	23	23
undesirably	20	20
undeviatingly	26	26
undisguisedly	23	23
undismayed	19	19
undogmatically	29	29
undoubtedly	22	22
undramatically	27	27