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
unusually	17	17
unutterably	20	20
unvarying	20	20
unwarily	16	16
unwarrantably	25	25
unwary	13	13
unwaveringly	27	27
unweariedly	20	20
unweary	14	14
unweetingly	22	22
unwholesomely	27	27
unwieldily	20	20
unwieldy	17	17
unwifely	19	19
unwillingly	24	24
unwisely	16	16
unwittingly	22	22
unwomanly	21	21
unwontedly	20	20
unworkability	28	28
unworldly	19	19
unworthily	20	20
unworthy	17	17
unyeaned	14	14
unyielding	19	19