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
unsay	9	9
unsayable	17	17
unsaying	15	15
unsays	10	10
unscholarly	22	22
unscrupulously	29	29
unsearchably	25	25
unseasonably	21	21
unseaworthy	20	20
unseemly	16	16
unselectively	26	26
unselfishly	22	22
unsettlingly	21	21
unsexily	20	20
unsexy	17	17
unshakably	24	24
unshapely	19	19
unshowy	16	16
unsightly	18	18
unskillfully	28	28
unsociability	24	24
unsociably	21	21
unsocially	19	19
unsoldierly	18	18
unsoncy	15	15