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
visibly	17	17
visionally	19	19
visionary	16	16
visually	17	17
vitality	15	15
vitally	15	15
viticulturally	28	28
vitrectomy	22	22
vitrify	16	16
vitrifying	22	22
vituperatively	29	29
vituperatory	22	22
vivaciously	26	26
vivacity	21	21
vivary	16	16
vividly	19	19
vivify	19	19
vivifying	25	25
viviparity	23	23
viviparously	27	27
vixenly	22	22
vocably	20	20
vocabulary	24	24
vocalically	26	26
vocality	18	18