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
usually	13	13
usufructuary	24	24
usuriously	16	16
usury	9	9
utility	11	11
utterly	11	11
uvularly	18	18
uxoriously	22	22
vacancy	20	20
vacantly	19	19
vacay	14	14
vacays	15	15
vacillatingly	28	28
vacuity	17	17
vacuously	21	21
vagally	17	17
vagariously	21	21
vagary	14	14
vagility	17	17
vaginally	20	20
vagotomy	19	19
vagrancy	20	20
vagrantly	19	19
vaguely	17	17
vaingloriously	26	26