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
voyeur	13	13
voyeurism	19	19
voyeurisms	20	20
voyeuristic	21	21
voyeuristically	29	29
voyeurs	14	14
vuggy	16	16
vulcanicity	26	26
vulcanology	26	26
vulgarity	19	19
vulgarly	19	19
vulnerability	26	26
vulnerably	23	23
vulnerary	18	18
vying	14	14
vyingly	19	19
wabbly	18	18
wackily	20	20
wacky	17	17
waddly	14	14
waddy	12	12
waddying	18	18
wady	10	10
wafery	14	14
waffly	18	18