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
dactyl	13	13
dactyli	14	14
dactylic	18	18
dactylics	19	19
dactylologies	23	23
dactylology	23	23
dactyls	14	14
dactylus	16	16
daddy	10	10
daffily	17	17
daffy	14	14
daftly	13	13
daguerreotype	22	22
daguerreotypes	23	23
daguerreotypist	24	24
daguerreotypy	24	24
dahabiya	16	16
dahabiyas	17	17
daily	9	9
daimyo	12	12
daimyos	13	13
daintily	13	13
dainty	10	10
dairy	8	8
dairying	14	14