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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
whiskey	18	18
whiskeys	19	19
whisky	17	17
whisperingly	26	26
whispery	18	18
whitefly	19	19
whitely	15	15
whitey	13	13
whity	12	12
whizzy	31	31
wholeheartedly	26	26
wholesomely	23	23
wholly	15	15
whortleberry	23	23
why	10	10
whyda	13	13
whydah	16	16
whydahs	17	17
whydas	14	14
whys	11	11
wickedly	22	22
wickyup	23	23
wickyups	24	24
wicopy	17	17
widdy	12	12