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
yoga	8	8
yogas	9	9
yogee	9	9
yogees	10	10
yogh	10	10
yoghourt	15	15
yoghourts	16	16
yoghs	11	11
yoghurt	14	14
yoghurts	15	15
yogi	8	8
yogic	12	12
yogin	10	10
yogini	11	11
yoginis	12	12
yogins	11	11
yogis	9	9
yogism	13	13
yogisms	14	14
yogourt	12	12
yogourts	13	13
yogurt	11	11
yogurts	12	12
yohimbe	17	17
yohimbes	18	18