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
xerography	26	26
xerophyte	23	23
xerophytes	24	24
xerophytic	27	27
xeroradiography	32	32
xylan	16	16
xylans	17	17
xylem	18	18
xylems	19	19
xylene	17	17
xylenes	18	18
xylidin	19	19
xylidine	20	20
xylidines	21	21
xylidins	20	20
xylitol	18	18
xylitols	19	19
xylocarp	24	24
xylocarps	25	25
xylograph	26	26
xylographer	28	28
xylographers	29	29
xylographic	31	31
xylographical	34	34
xylographies	29	29