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
yang	9	9
yangs	10	10
yank	11	11
yanked	14	14
yanking	17	17
yanks	12	12
yanqui	19	19
yanquis	20	20
yantra	9	9
yantras	10	10
yap	8	8
yapock	18	18
yapocks	19	19
yapok	14	14
yapoks	15	15
yapon	11	11
yapons	12	12
yapped	15	15
yapper	14	14
yappers	15	15
yappier	15	15
yappiest	16	16
yapping	18	18
yappy	15	15
yaps	9	9