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
verbosity	18	18
verdancy	19	19
verdantly	18	18
veridicality	23	23
veridically	23	23
verifiability	26	26
verify	15	15
verifying	21	21
verily	13	13
verisimilarly	24	24
veritably	19	19
verity	12	12
vernacularly	25	25
vernally	17	17
versatilely	19	19
versatility	18	18
versify	16	16
versifying	22	22
verticality	21	21
vertically	21	21
vertiginously	24	24
very	10	10
vesicularity	23	23
vespiary	17	17
vestally	16	16