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
yohimbine	20	20
yohimbines	21	21
yoicks	15	15
yok	9	9
yoke	10	10
yoked	12	12
yokefellow	24	24
yokefellows	25	25
yokel	12	12
yokeless	15	15
yokelish	17	17
yokels	13	13
yokemate	17	17
yokemates	18	18
yokes	11	11
yoking	15	15
yokozuna	25	25
yokozunas	26	26
yoks	10	10
yolk	11	11
yolked	14	14
yolkier	14	14
yolkiest	15	15
yolkless	16	16
yolks	12	12