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
buirdly	15	15
bulbously	21	21
bulgy	14	14
bulkily	19	19
bulky	16	16
bulley	14	14
bulleys	15	15
bullheadedly	25	25
bullishly	20	20
bullocky	23	23
bullseye	16	16
bullseyes	17	17
bully	13	13
bullyboy	21	21
bullyboys	22	22
bullying	19	19
bullyrag	18	18
bullyragged	24	24
bullyragging	27	27
bullyrags	19	19
bumblingly	27	27
bumpily	20	20
bumpkinly	27	27
bumptiously	25	25
bumpy	17	17