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
yeuked	14	14
yeuking	17	17
yeuks	12	12
yeuky	14	14
yew	8	8
yews	9	9
yield	9	9
yielded	12	12
yielder	11	11
yielders	12	12
yielding	15	15
yields	10	10
yikes	11	11
yill	8	8
yills	9	9
yin	6	6
yince	11	11
yins	7	7
yip	8	8
yipe	9	9
yipes	10	10
yipped	15	15
yippee	14	14
yippie	14	14
yippies	15	15