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
bureaucracy	24	24
burglariously	24	24
burglary	17	17
burgundy	19	19
burlesquely	29	29
burley	13	13
burleys	14	14
burlily	15	15
burly	12	12
burningly	20	20
burry	11	11
bursary	13	13
bursty	12	12
bury	10	10
burying	16	16
busboy	15	15
busboys	16	16
busby	14	14
bushbaby	22	22
bushily	16	16
bushy	13	13
busily	13	13
bustlingly	21	21
busty	11	11
busy	10	10