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
breakaway	21	21
breakaways	22	22
breathability	24	24
breathily	17	17
breathlessly	21	21
breathtakingly	29	29
breathy	14	14
breezeway	26	26
breezeways	27	27
breezily	23	23
breezy	20	20
brevetcy	20	20
breviary	17	17
brevity	16	16
brewery	15	15
briary	11	11
bribery	15	15
bricklayer	23	23
bricklayers	24	24
bricklaying	27	27
bricklayings	28	28
bricky	18	18
brickyard	22	22
brickyards	23	23
bridally	16	16