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
youse	8	8
youth	10	10
youthen	13	13
youthened	16	16
youthening	19	19
youthens	14	14
youthful	18	18
youthfully	23	23
youthfulness	23	23
youthquake	29	29
youthquakes	30	30
youths	11	11
yow	8	8
yowe	9	9
yowed	11	11
yowes	10	10
yowie	10	10
yowies	11	11
yowing	14	14
yowl	10	10
yowled	13	13
yowler	12	12
yowlers	13	13
yowling	16	16
yowls	11	11