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
uneventfully	27	27
unexceptionably	37	37
unexpectedly	31	31
unextraordinary	28	28
unfadingly	22	22
unfailingly	23	23
unfairly	16	16
unfaithfully	27	27
unfalteringly	25	25
unfamiliarity	24	24
unfamiliarly	24	24
unfancy	18	18
unfashionably	27	27
unfathomably	28	28
unfavorably	26	26
unfeelingly	23	23
unfeignedly	23	23
unfilially	20	20
unfitly	15	15
unflaggingly	28	28
unflamboyant	27	27
unflappability	32	32
unflappably	29	29
unflashy	18	18
unflatteringly	26	26