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
zincify	25	25
zincifying	31	31
zincky	25	25
zincy	20	20
zingy	19	19
zinkify	26	26
zinkifying	32	32
zinky	21	21
zippily	25	25
zippy	22	22
zircaloy	23	23
zircaloys	24	24
zloty	17	17
zlotych	24	24
zlotys	18	18
zombify	27	27
zombifying	33	33
zonally	21	21
zonary	18	18
zonkey	22	22
zonkeys	23	23
zooey	16	16
zoogeny	21	21
zoogeography	32	32
zoolatry	20	20