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
bunchberry	25	25
bunchily	21	21
bunchy	18	18
bunglingly	24	24
bunny	13	13
bunya	12	12
bunyas	13	13
bunyavirus	22	22
bunyaviruses	24	24
bunyip	16	16
bunyips	17	17
buoy	10	10
buoyage	15	15
buoyages	16	16
buoyance	18	18
buoyances	19	19
buoyancies	20	20
buoyancy	20	20
buoyant	14	14
buoyantly	19	19
buoyed	13	13
buoying	16	16
buoys	11	11
buppy	17	17
burbly	16	16