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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
yar	5	5
yarak	11	11
yaraks	12	12
yard	7	7
yardage	12	12
yardages	13	13
yardarm	13	13
yardarms	14	14
yardbird	15	15
yardbirds	16	16
yarded	10	10
yarder	9	9
yarders	10	10
yarding	13	13
yardland	14	14
yardlands	15	15
yardman	14	14
yardmaster	16	16
yardmasters	17	17
yardmen	14	14
yards	8	8
yardstick	19	19
yardsticks	20	20
yardwand	16	16
yardwands	17	17