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
unmanly	16	16
unmanneredly	23	23
unmannerly	20	20
unmeetly	16	16
unmemorably	25	25
unmercifully	28	28
unmerry	14	14
unmilitary	18	18
unmistakably	27	27
unmitigatedly	24	24
unmorality	18	18
unmyelinated	22	22
unnaturally	19	19
unnecessarily	22	22
unnecessary	19	19
unnervingly	24	24
unnewsworthy	25	25
unnoisy	12	12
unobtrusively	26	26
unofficially	27	27
unorthodoxly	27	27
unorthodoxy	25	25
unoxygenated	27	27
unpalatability	26	26
unparliamentary	27	27