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
yechs	12	12
yechy	14	14
yeehaw	13	13
yeelin	10	10
yeelins	11	11
yeesh	9	9
yegg	10	10
yeggman	17	17
yeggmen	17	17
yeggs	11	11
yeh	7	7
yeld	8	8
yelk	11	11
yelks	12	12
yell	8	8
yelled	11	11
yeller	10	10
yellers	11	11
yelling	14	14
yellings	15	15
yellow	13	13
yellowcake	24	24
yellowed	16	16
yellower	15	15
yellowest	16	16