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
broomy	14	14
brosy	10	10
brotherly	17	17
brothy	13	13
browny	15	15
brulyie	14	14
brulyies	15	15
brumby	18	18
brushability	24	24
brushy	14	14
brusquely	26	26
brutality	16	16
brutally	16	16
brutely	14	14
brutify	16	16
brutifying	22	22
brutishly	18	18
bryological	23	23
bryologies	18	18
bryologist	18	18
bryologists	19	19
bryology	18	18
bryonies	14	14
bryony	14	14
bryophyllum	29	29