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
voluntaryism	24	24
voluntaryisms	25	25
voluntaryist	21	21
voluntaryists	22	22
voluptuary	22	22
voluptuously	26	26
vomitory	17	17
vomity	15	15
voraciously	22	22
voracity	17	17
vortically	21	21
vorticity	18	18
votary	12	12
votively	19	19
vouvray	18	18
vouvrays	19	19
voyage	14	14
voyaged	16	16
voyager	15	15
voyagers	16	16
voyages	15	15
voyageur	17	17
voyageurs	18	18
voyaging	19	19
voyagings	20	20