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
yawey	12	12
yawing	14	14
yawl	10	10
yawled	13	13
yawling	16	16
yawls	11	11
yawmeter	16	16
yawmeters	17	17
yawn	10	10
yawned	13	13
yawner	12	12
yawners	13	13
yawning	16	16
yawningly	21	21
yawns	11	11
yawp	12	12
yawped	15	15
yawper	14	14
yawpers	15	15
yawping	18	18
yawpings	19	19
yawps	13	13
yaws	9	9
yay	7	7
yays	8	8