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
unguardedly	21	21
unhackneyed	26	26
unhandily	18	18
unhandsomely	24	24
unhandy	15	15
unhappily	22	22
unhappy	19	19
unhasty	13	13
unhealthily	21	21
unhealthy	18	18
unhelpfully	27	27
unhesitatingly	24	24
unholily	16	16
unholy	13	13
unhurriedly	20	20
unhydrolyzed	32	32
unhygienic	22	22
unhyphenated	25	25
unhysterical	22	22
unhysterically	27	27
unibody	15	15
unicamerally	24	24
unicycle	19	19
unicycled	21	21
unicycles	20	20