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
watcheyes	19	19
watchfully	26	26
waterily	14	14
waterway	16	16
waterways	17	17
watery	11	11
waveringly	23	23
wavery	15	15
wavey	14	14
waveys	15	15
wavily	16	16
wavy	13	13
waxberry	23	23
waxily	19	19
waxy	16	16
way	8	8
wayang	14	14
wayangs	15	15
wayback	22	22
waybacks	23	23
waybill	17	17
waybills	18	18
wayfarer	16	16
wayfarers	17	17
wayfaring	20	20