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
yurts	8	8
yutz	16	16
yutzes	18	18
yuzu	17	17
yuzus	18	18
ywis	9	9
zaidy	17	17
zanily	19	19
zany	16	16
zanyish	21	21
zappy	22	22
zayin	17	17
zayins	18	18
zealotry	20	20
zealously	23	23
zedoary	19	19
zemindary	25	25
zephyr	22	22
zephyrs	23	23
zestfully	26	26
zestily	19	19
zesty	16	16
zettabyte	23	23
zettabytes	24	24
zigzaggy	34	34