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
vestiary	14	14
vestigially	21	21
vestry	12	12
vestryman	19	19
vestrymen	19	19
veterinary	17	17
vexatiously	26	26
vexedly	22	22
vexillary	24	24
vexillology	29	29
vexingly	25	25
viability	19	19
viably	16	16
vibrancy	21	21
vibrantly	20	20
vibratory	18	18
vicariously	22	22
vicarly	17	17
vicegerency	26	26
vicenary	18	18
viceregally	24	24
viceroy	16	16
viceroyalties	23	23
viceroyalty	23	23
viceroys	17	17