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
wheyfaces	22	22
wheyish	16	16
wheylike	20	20
wheys	12	12
whiffy	19	19
whimsey	17	17
whimseys	18	18
whimsicality	26	26
whimsically	26	26
whimsy	16	16
whiney	14	14
whingy	16	16
whiningly	21	21
whinny	15	15
whinnying	21	21
whiny	13	13
whippy	19	19
whipray	17	17
whiprays	18	18
whirly	14	14
whirlybird	22	22
whirlybirds	23	23
whirry	13	13
whirrying	19	19
whiskery	19	19