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
wearifully	21	21
wearilessly	18	18
wearily	13	13
wearingly	18	18
wearisomely	20	20
weary	10	10
wearying	16	16
weaselly	15	15
weasely	13	13
weatherability	25	25
weatherly	17	17
webby	16	16
wedgy	13	13
weedily	14	14
weedy	11	11
weekday	17	17
weekdays	18	18
weekly	16	16
weensy	12	12
weeny	11	11
weepily	16	16
weepy	13	13
weevilly	19	19
weevily	17	17
weightily	19	19