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
yocked	16	16
yocking	19	19
yocks	14	14
yoctosecond	21	21
yoctoseconds	22	22
yod	6	6
yodel	9	9
yodeled	12	12
yodeler	11	11
yodelers	12	12
yodeling	15	15
yodelled	14	14
yodeller	13	13
yodellers	14	14
yodelling	17	17
yodels	10	10
yodh	9	9
yodhs	10	10
yodle	9	9
yodled	11	11
yodler	10	10
yodlers	11	11
yodles	10	10
yodling	14	14
yods	7	7