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
yellowfin	20	20
yellowhammer	27	27
yellowhammers	28	28
yellowing	19	19
yellowlegs	20	20
yellowly	18	18
yellows	14	14
yellowtail	18	18
yellowtails	19	19
yellowthroat	21	21
yellowthroats	22	22
yellowware	20	20
yellowwares	21	21
yellowwood	21	21
yellowwoods	22	22
yellowy	16	16
yells	9	9
yelp	10	10
yelped	13	13
yelper	12	12
yelpers	13	13
yelping	16	16
yelps	11	11
yen	6	6
yenned	11	11