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
yclad	12	12
ycleped	17	17
yclept	15	15
ye	4	4
yea	5	5
yeah	8	8
yeahs	9	9
yealing	13	13
yealings	14	14
yean	7	7
yeaned	10	10
yeaning	13	13
yeanling	15	15
yeanlings	16	16
yeans	8	8
year	6	6
yearbook	17	17
yearbooks	18	18
yearend	11	11
yearends	12	12
yearlies	11	11
yearling	14	14
yearlings	15	15
yearlong	14	14
yearly	11	11