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
unrecognizably	37	37
unrecyclable	27	27
unregenerately	22	22
unrelentingly	23	23
unreliability	22	22
unreliably	19	19
unrelievedly	23	23
unremarkably	27	27
unremittingly	24	24
unrepentantly	23	23
unreservedly	22	22
unresponsively	27	27
unrestrainedly	21	21
unrevolutionary	26	26
unrhymed	18	18
unrhythmic	24	24
unrighteously	23	23
unripely	16	16
unromantically	27	27
unruly	12	12
unsafely	16	16
unsafety	15	15
unsanitary	15	15
unsatisfactory	24	24
unsavory	16	16