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
weightlessly	23	23
weighty	16	16
weirdly	14	14
weirdy	12	12
welcomely	22	22
welladay	16	16
welladays	17	17
wellaway	18	18
wellaways	19	19
welly	12	12
wenny	12	12
westerly	14	14
wetly	11	11
wettability	20	20
whacky	20	20
whammy	19	19
wheezily	25	25
wheezy	22	22
whelky	18	18
whereby	17	17
wherry	13	13
wherrying	19	19
whey	11	11
wheyey	15	15
wheyface	21	21