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
unicycling	24	24
unicyclist	21	21
unicyclists	22	22
uniformity	20	20
unify	12	12
unifying	18	18
unilaterally	19	19
unimaginably	26	26
unimaginatively	30	30
unimpeachably	32	32
uninformatively	31	31
uninhibitedly	25	25
unintelligently	26	26
unintelligibly	27	27
unintentionally	24	24
uninterruptedly	26	26
uniparentally	23	23
uniquely	23	23
unironically	22	22
unisexuality	25	25
unitarily	14	14
unitary	11	11
unitedly	14	14
unity	9	9
universality	21	21