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
wordy	11	11
workability	24	24
workably	21	21
workaday	18	18
workday	17	17
workdays	18	18
workmanly	23	23
worldly	15	15
wormy	13	13
worriedly	16	16
worrisomely	20	20
worry	10	10
worrying	16	16
worryingly	21	21
worrywart	17	17
worrywarts	18	18
worshipfully	28	28
worthily	16	16
worthlessly	20	20
worthy	13	13
wrathfully	23	23
wrathily	16	16
wrathy	13	13
wreathy	14	14
wrenchingly	26	26