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
busybodies	20	20
busybody	20	20
busying	16	16
busyness	15	15
busynesses	17	17
busywork	21	21
busyworks	22	22
butcherly	21	21
butchery	19	19
butlery	14	14
butterfly	19	19
butterflyer	21	21
butterflyers	22	22
butterflying	25	25
buttery	13	13
buttinsky	20	20
buttony	14	14
butty	11	11
butyl	12	12
butylate	15	15
butylated	17	17
butylates	16	16
butylating	20	20
butylation	18	18
butylations	19	19