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
yenning	14	14
yens	7	7
yenta	8	8
yentas	9	9
yente	8	8
yentes	9	9
yeoman	12	12
yeomanly	17	17
yeomanries	16	16
yeomanry	16	16
yeomen	12	12
yeow	9	9
yep	8	8
yeps	9	9
yerba	10	10
yerbas	11	11
yerk	10	10
yerked	13	13
yerking	16	16
yerks	11	11
yes	5	5
yeses	7	7
yeshiva	15	15
yeshivah	18	18
yeshivahs	19	19