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
yolky	14	14
yom	8	8
yomim	13	13
yomp	12	12
yomped	15	15
yomping	18	18
yomps	13	13
yon	6	6
yond	8	8
yonder	10	10
yonders	11	11
yoni	7	7
yonic	11	11
yonis	8	8
yonker	13	13
yonkers	14	14
yonks	12	12
yoof	9	9
yoofs	10	10
yore	6	6
yores	7	7
yottabyte	16	16
yottabytes	17	17
you	6	6
young	11	11