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
universally	21	21
university	18	18
univocally	23	23
unjoyful	26	26
unjustifiably	34	34
unjustly	23	23
unkindly	19	19
unkingly	20	20
unknowability	29	29
unknowingly	27	27
unladylike	21	21
unlawfully	24	24
unlay	10	10
unlaying	16	16
unlays	11	11
unlikely	18	18
unlimitedly	21	21
unliterary	15	15
unlively	18	18
unlovely	18	18
unluckily	23	23
unlucky	20	20
unlyrical	18	18
unmaliciously	26	26
unmanageably	26	26