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
yipping	18	18
yips	9	9
yird	7	7
yirds	8	8
yirr	6	6
yirred	9	9
yirring	12	12
yirrs	7	7
yirth	9	9
yirths	10	10
ylem	10	10
ylems	11	11
yo	4	4
yob	8	8
yobberies	17	17
yobbery	17	17
yobbier	15	15
yobbiest	16	16
yobbish	17	17
yobbo	13	13
yobboes	15	15
yobbos	14	14
yobby	15	15
yobs	9	9
yock	13	13