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
wincey	15	15
winceys	16	16
windily	15	15
windlessly	19	19
windowy	17	17
windway	17	17
windways	18	18
windy	12	12
winery	12	12
winey	11	11
wingedly	18	18
wingy	13	13
winningly	20	20
winsomely	19	19
winterly	15	15
wintery	13	13
wintrily	15	15
wintry	12	12
winy	10	10
wirelessly	17	17
wireway	15	15
wireways	16	16
wirily	12	12
wiry	9	9
wiseguy	15	15