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
yakitori	14	14
yakitoris	15	15
yakked	17	17
yakker	16	16
yakkers	17	17
yakking	20	20
yaks	10	10
yakuza	22	22
yald	8	8
yam	8	8
yamalka	17	17
yamalkas	18	18
yamen	11	11
yamens	12	12
yammer	14	14
yammered	17	17
yammerer	16	16
yammerers	17	17
yammering	20	20
yammers	15	15
yams	9	9
yamulka	18	18
yamulkas	19	19
yamun	12	12
yamuns	13	13