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
viceroyship	25	25
viceroyships	26	26
vichy	16	16
vichyssoise	22	22
vichyssoises	23	23
vicinity	18	18
viciously	20	20
victoriously	23	23
victory	16	16
videography	25	25
viduity	15	15
viewlessly	21	21
viewy	14	14
vigilantly	21	21
vigorously	20	20
vilayet	14	14
vilayets	15	15
vilely	14	14
vilify	16	16
vilifying	22	22
villagery	19	19
villagey	18	18
villainously	23	23
villainy	17	17
vincibly	22	22