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
unpaying	18	18
unpersuasively	27	27
unplayable	22	22
unplayed	17	17
unpleasantly	22	22
unpopularity	24	24
unpopularly	24	24
unprecedentedly	29	29
unpredictably	28	28
unpretentiously	25	25
unpretty	15	15
unprofitably	26	26
unpromisingly	27	27
unpunctuality	27	27
unpurely	17	17
unqualifiedly	33	33
unquestionably	33	33
unquestioningly	34	34
unquietly	24	24
unready	12	12
unrealistically	25	25
unreality	14	14
unreally	14	14
unreasonably	21	21
unreasoningly	22	22