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
briefly	16	16
briery	11	11
brightly	18	18
brilliancy	21	21
brilliantly	20	20
briny	11	11
briony	12	12
briskly	17	17
bristly	13	13
brittlely	16	16
brittly	13	13
broadly	14	14
broadway	17	17
broadways	18	18
broey	10	10
broguery	16	16
broidery	14	14
brokenly	19	19
brolly	13	13
bronchially	24	24
bronchoscopy	29	29
bronzy	21	21
broodily	15	15
broodingly	20	20
broody	12	12