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
unflinchingly	31	31
unflyable	21	21
unfondly	18	18
unforgettably	26	26
unforgivably	29	29
unfortunately	23	23
unfriendly	20	20
unfruitfully	26	26
unfunny	17	17
unfussily	18	18
unfussy	15	15
ungainly	16	16
ungallantly	21	21
ungenerosity	19	19
ungenerously	21	21
ungentlemanly	26	26
ungently	16	16
ungimmicky	29	29
unglitzy	24	24
ungodly	15	15
ungracefully	27	27
ungraciously	23	23
ungratefully	24	24
ungreedy	15	15
ungrudgingly	26	26