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
unsonsy	12	12
unsoundly	17	17
unsparingly	22	22
unspeakably	26	26
unsprayed	17	17
unstably	16	16
unstayed	13	13
unsteadily	16	16
unsteady	13	13
unsteadying	19	19
unstintingly	21	21
unstoppably	25	25
unstuffy	19	19
unstylish	16	16
unsubstantially	26	26
unsubtly	17	17
unsuccessfully	31	31
unsuitability	22	22
unsuitably	19	19
unsurely	14	14
unsurprisingly	26	26
unswayed	16	16
unsymmetrical	27	27
unsymmetrically	32	32
unsympathetic	28	28