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
vanishingly	24	24
vanitory	15	15
vanity	13	13
vapidity	18	18
vapidly	18	18
vaporously	21	21
vapory	15	15
vapoury	17	17
varenyky	21	21
variability	21	21
variably	18	18
variationally	22	22
varicosity	19	19
variedly	16	16
variety	13	13
variously	17	17
varletry	15	15
varnishy	17	17
varsity	13	13
vary	10	10
varying	16	16
varyingly	21	21
vascularity	22	22
vasectomy	21	21
vasoactivity	25	25