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
unsynchronized	35	35
unsystematic	22	22
unsystematized	31	31
untenability	21	21
unthinkability	29	29
unthinkably	26	26
unthinkingly	27	27
unthrifty	18	18
untidily	14	14
untidy	11	11
untidying	17	17
untimely	16	16
untiringly	18	18
untouchability	28	28
untowardly	19	19
untraditionally	23	23
untrendy	14	14
untruly	13	13
untrustworthy	23	23
untrusty	13	13
untruthfully	25	25
untying	14	14
untypical	20	20
untypically	25	25
unusably	17	17