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
yardwork	18	18
yardworks	19	19
yare	6	6
yarely	11	11
yarer	7	7
yarest	8	8
yarmelke	18	18
yarmelkes	19	19
yarmulka	19	19
yarmulkas	20	20
yarmulke	19	19
yarmulkes	20	20
yarn	7	7
yarned	10	10
yarner	9	9
yarners	10	10
yarning	13	13
yarns	8	8
yarrow	11	11
yarrows	12	12
yas	5	5
yashmac	17	17
yashmacs	18	18
yashmak	18	18
yashmaks	19	19