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
yum	9	9
yummier	16	16
yummies	16	16
yummiest	17	17
yumminess	19	19
yummy	16	16
yup	9	9
yupon	12	12
yupons	13	13
yuppie	15	15
yuppiedom	22	22
yuppiedoms	23	23
yuppieish	20	20
yuppies	16	16
yuppification	29	29
yuppified	22	22
yuppifies	21	21
yuppify	21	21
yuppifying	27	27
yuppy	16	16
yuppydom	23	23
yuppydoms	24	24
yups	10	10
yurt	7	7
yurta	8	8