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
dandyishly	20	20
dandyism	16	16
dandyisms	17	17
dangerously	19	19
dangly	13	13
dankly	15	15
dapperly	18	18
daredevilry	20	20
daredeviltry	21	21
daresay	10	10
daringly	15	15
darkly	14	14
darlingly	17	17
dashingly	18	18
dashy	10	10
dastardly	14	14
dasyure	11	11
dasyures	12	12
datary	9	9
datedly	12	12
datively	16	16
daubery	14	14
daubry	13	13
dauby	12	12
daunomycin	22	22