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
wantonly	16	16
wany	10	10
warbly	15	15
wardenry	15	15
warily	12	12
warmly	15	15
warningly	19	19
warrantably	21	21
warranty	14	14
warrantying	20	20
warty	10	10
wary	9	9
washability	22	22
washday	15	15
washdays	16	16
washy	12	12
waspily	16	16
waspy	13	13
wastefully	21	21
wastery	12	12
wasteway	16	16
wasteways	17	17
wastry	11	11
watchcry	21	21
watcheye	18	18