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
wretchedly	22	22
wriggly	17	17
wrinkly	18	18
wristy	11	11
writerly	14	14
wrongfully	24	24
wrongheadedly	26	26
wrongly	16	16
wry	8	8
wryer	10	10
wryest	11	11
wrying	14	14
wryly	13	13
wryneck	20	20
wrynecks	21	21
wryness	13	13
wrynesses	15	15
wuddy	13	13
wussy	11	11
wyandotte	16	16
wyandottes	17	17
wych	14	14
wyches	16	16
wye	8	8
wyes	9	9