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
braky	14	14
brambly	19	19
branchy	18	18
brandy	13	13
brandying	19	19
branny	13	13
brashly	15	15
brashy	13	13
brassily	14	14
brassy	11	11
bratty	11	11
bravely	17	17
bravery	16	16
brawly	15	15
brawnily	18	18
brawny	15	15
braxy	17	17
bray	9	9
brayed	12	12
brayer	11	11
brayers	12	12
braying	15	15
brays	10	10
brazenly	24	24
bready	12	12