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
unyieldingly	24	24
unyoke	14	14
unyoked	16	16
unyokes	15	15
unyoking	19	19
unyoung	15	15
upby	13	13
upbye	14	14
upcycle	20	20
upcycled	22	22
upcycles	21	21
upcycling	25	25
updry	12	12
updrying	18	18
upgradability	26	26
upgradeability	27	27
upholstery	19	19
uppishly	20	20
uppity	15	15
uprightly	20	20
uproariously	20	20
upwardly	19	19
uranography	22	22
uranyl	11	11
uranylic	16	16