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
yows	9	9
yowza	19	19
yperite	12	12
yperites	13	13
ytterbia	13	13
ytterbias	14	14
ytterbic	16	16
ytterbium	18	18
ytterbiums	19	19
yttria	8	8
yttrias	9	9
yttric	11	11
yttrium	13	13
yttriums	14	14
yuan	8	8
yuans	9	9
yuca	10	10
yucas	11	11
yucca	14	14
yuccas	15	15
yucch	16	16
yuch	12	12
yuck	14	14
yucked	17	17
yuckier	17	17