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
waggery	16	16
waggishly	21	21
waggly	16	16
wagyu	13	13
wailfully	21	21
wakefully	24	24
walkaway	21	21
walkaways	22	22
walkway	20	20
walkways	21	21
walkyrie	18	18
walkyries	19	19
wallaby	17	17
walley	13	13
walleye	14	14
walleyed	16	16
walleyes	15	15
walleys	14	14
wally	12	12
wallydraigle	23	23
wallydraigles	24	24
waly	10	10
wambly	18	18
waney	11	11
wanly	12	12