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
uranyls	12	12
urbanely	16	16
urbanistically	26	26
urbanity	15	15
urbanology	20	20
urgency	16	16
urgently	15	15
urgingly	17	17
urinalyses	15	15
urinalysis	15	15
urinary	11	11
urogynecologist	27	27
urogynecology	27	27
urology	13	13
uropygia	16	16
uropygium	21	21
uropygiums	22	22
uroscopy	17	17
urostyle	12	12
urostyles	13	13
usability	16	16
usably	13	13
useably	14	14
usefully	17	17
uselessly	14	14