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
yabber	14	14
yabbered	17	17
yabbering	20	20
yabbers	15	15
yabbie	14	14
yabbies	15	15
yabby	15	15
yacht	12	12
yachted	15	15
yachter	14	14
yachters	15	15
yachtie	14	14
yachties	15	15
yachting	18	18
yachtings	19	19
yachtman	19	19
yachtmen	19	19
yachts	13	13
yachtsman	20	20
yachtsmen	20	20
yack	13	13
yacked	16	16
yacking	19	19
yacks	14	14
yaff	12	12