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
vainglory	19	19
vainly	14	14
valedictory	22	22
valency	18	18
valetudinary	22	22
valiancy	19	19
valiantly	18	18
validity	16	16
validly	16	16
valkyr	17	17
valkyrie	19	19
valkyries	20	20
valkyrs	18	18
valley	14	14
valleyed	17	17
valleys	15	15
valorously	19	19
valuably	20	20
valuationally	24	24
vampy	17	17
vancomycin	27	27
vancomycins	28	28
vandyke	19	19
vandyked	21	21
vandykes	20	20