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
vasotomy	17	17
vastity	13	13
vastly	13	13
vasty	11	11
vaultingly	22	22
vaulty	14	14
vauntingly	22	22
vaunty	14	14
vavasory	18	18
vealy	12	12
vectorially	22	22
veejay	21	21
veejays	22	22
veeringly	19	19
veery	11	11
vegetably	21	21
vegetatively	25	25
vehemently	23	23
veiledly	17	17
veiny	12	12
velleity	16	16
velocity	18	18
velvety	18	18
venality	16	16
venally	16	16