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
vendibility	23	23
vendibly	20	20
venerability	23	23
venerably	20	20
venereally	19	19
venery	13	13
vengefully	25	25
venially	17	17
venography	24	24
venology	18	18
venomously	22	22
venosity	15	15
venously	17	17
ventilatory	19	19
ventrally	18	18
ventriloquially	35	35
ventriloquy	29	29
venturesomely	25	25
venturously	21	21
veraciously	22	22
veracity	17	17
verbally	19	19
verbify	19	19
verbifying	25	25
verbosely	19	19