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
undulatory	17	17
unduly	13	13
undutifully	23	23
undy	9	9
undyed	12	12
undying	15	15
undynamic	21	21
unearthly	16	16
uneasily	13	13
uneasy	10	10
unedifying	21	21
unemotionally	23	23
unemphatically	31	31
unemployability	32	32
unemployable	27	27
unemployed	22	22
unemployment	27	27
unendingly	20	20
unendurably	22	22
unequally	25	25
unequivocably	38	38
unequivocally	36	36
unerringly	18	18
unethically	22	22
unevenly	18	18