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
vindicatory	22	22
vindictively	28	28
vinegary	17	17
vinery	13	13
vineyard	16	16
vineyardist	19	19
vineyardists	20	20
vineyards	17	17
vinify	16	16
vinifying	22	22
vinosity	15	15
vinously	17	17
viny	11	11
vinyl	13	13
vinylic	18	18
vinylidene	20	20
vinylidenes	21	21
vinyls	14	14
violability	22	22
violably	19	19
violently	18	18
viomycin	21	21
viomycins	22	22
viperously	21	21
virally	15	15