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
waygoing	18	18
waygoings	19	19
waylaid	14	14
waylay	14	14
waylayer	16	16
waylayers	17	17
waylaying	20	20
waylays	15	15
wayless	13	13
waymark	19	19
waymarks	20	20
waypoint	17	17
waypoints	18	18
ways	9	9
wayside	13	13
waysides	14	14
wayward	16	16
waywardly	21	21
waywardness	21	21
wayworn	16	16
weakly	16	16
wealthily	18	18
wealthy	15	15
weaponry	17	17
wearability	20	20