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
yuckiest	18	18
yucking	20	20
yucks	15	15
yucky	17	17
yuga	9	9
yugas	10	10
yuk	10	10
yukata	13	13
yukatas	14	14
yuke	11	11
yuked	13	13
yukes	12	12
yuking	16	16
yukked	18	18
yukkier	18	18
yukkiest	19	19
yukking	21	21
yukky	18	18
yuks	11	11
yulan	10	10
yulans	11	11
yule	8	8
yules	9	9
yuletide	13	13
yuletides	14	14