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
widebody	18	18
widely	13	13
widthway	19	19
wieldy	13	13
wifely	15	15
wifey	13	13
wifeys	14	14
wifty	13	13
wiggery	16	16
wiggly	16	16
wiggy	14	14
wildly	14	14
wilfully	20	20
wilily	13	13
willfully	22	22
willingly	20	20
willowy	17	17
willy	12	12
willyard	16	16
willyart	15	15
willying	18	18
willywaw	21	21
willywaws	22	22
wily	10	10
wimpy	16	16