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
xylographs	27	27
xylography	29	29
xyloid	17	17
xylol	16	16
xylols	17	17
xylophagous	29	29
xylophone	25	25
xylophones	26	26
xylophonist	27	27
xylophonists	28	28
xylose	16	16
xyloses	17	17
xylotomies	23	23
xylotomy	23	23
xylyl	18	18
xylyls	19	19
xyst	13	13
xyster	15	15
xysters	16	16
xysti	14	14
xystoi	15	15
xystos	15	15
xysts	14	14
xystus	16	16
ya	5	4