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
youngberries	21	21
youngberry	21	21
youngblood	21	21
youngbloods	22	22
younger	13	13
youngers	14	14
youngest	14	14
youngish	16	16
youngling	19	19
younglings	20	20
youngness	16	16
youngnesses	18	18
youngs	12	12
youngster	15	15
youngsters	16	16
younker	15	15
younkers	16	16
youpon	13	13
youpons	14	14
your	7	7
yourn	9	9
yours	8	8
yourself	15	15
yourselves	18	18
yous	7	7