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
womby	16	16
womyn	14	14
wonderfully	24	24
wondrously	19	19
wonkery	17	17
wonkily	18	18
wonky	15	15
wontedly	16	16
woodenly	16	16
woodsy	12	12
woody	11	11
woodyard	15	15
woodyards	16	16
wooingly	17	17
woollily	16	16
woolly	13	13
wooly	11	11
woopy	13	13
woozily	22	22
woozy	19	19
wordily	14	14
wordlessly	18	18
wordplay	18	18
wordplays	19	19
wordsmithery	23	23