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
yasmak	15	15
yasmaks	16	16
yatagan	12	12
yatagans	13	13
yataghan	15	15
yataghans	16	16
yatter	8	8
yattered	11	11
yattering	14	14
yatters	9	9
yaud	8	8
yauds	9	9
yauld	10	10
yaup	10	10
yauped	13	13
yauper	12	12
yaupers	13	13
yauping	16	16
yaupon	13	13
yaupons	14	14
yaups	11	11
yautia	9	9
yautias	10	10
yaw	8	8
yawed	11	11