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
virelay	14	14
virelays	15	15
virginally	21	21
virginity	18	18
viridity	15	15
virilely	16	16
virility	15	15
virologically	27	27
virology	17	17
virtuality	18	18
virtually	18	18
virtuosity	17	17
virtuously	19	19
virulency	21	21
virulently	20	20
viscerally	21	21
viscidity	19	19
viscidly	19	19
viscoelasticity	28	28
viscometry	22	22
viscosity	18	18
viscountcy	24	24
viscounty	20	20
viscously	20	20
visibility	20	20