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
yearn	8	8
yearned	11	11
yearner	10	10
yearners	11	11
yearning	14	14
yearningly	19	19
yearnings	15	15
yearns	9	9
years	7	7
yeas	6	6
yeasayer	12	12
yeasayers	13	13
yeast	7	7
yeasted	10	10
yeastier	10	10
yeastiest	11	11
yeastily	13	13
yeastiness	13	13
yeasting	13	13
yeastlike	16	16
yeasts	8	8
yeasty	10	10
yecch	15	15
yecchs	16	16
yech	11	11