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
dairyings	15	15
dairymaid	16	16
dairymaids	17	17
dairyman	15	15
dairymen	15	15
daisy	8	8
dakoity	14	14
dally	10	10
dallying	16	16
damageability	25	25
damagingly	22	22
damnably	19	19
damnatory	16	16
damnify	17	17
damnifying	23	23
damningly	20	20
damply	16	16
damselfly	20	20
dancey	13	13
dandify	15	15
dandifying	21	21
dandily	13	13
dandruffy	21	21
dandy	10	10
dandyish	15	15