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
bryophyllums	30	30
bryophyte	21	21
bryophytes	22	22
bryophytic	25	25
bryozoan	23	23
bryozoans	24	24
bubbly	19	19
buccally	22	22
buckayro	21	21
buckayros	22	22
buckeye	20	20
buckeyes	21	21
buckyball	27	27
buckyballs	28	28
buckytube	26	26
buckytubes	27	27
bucolically	26	26
buddy	13	13
buddying	19	19
budgetary	18	18
buffoonery	23	23
buffy	17	17
bugeye	14	14
bugeyes	15	15
buggy	15	15