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
daunomycins	23	23
dauntingly	19	19
dauntlessly	18	18
davy	11	11
day	6	6
daybed	13	13
daybeds	14	14
daybook	17	17
daybooks	18	18
daybreak	18	18
daybreaks	19	19
daycare	13	13
daycares	14	14
daydream	15	15
daydreamed	18	18
daydreamer	17	17
daydreamers	18	18
daydreaming	21	21
daydreamlike	24	24
daydreams	16	16
daydreamt	16	16
dayflies	15	15
dayflower	19	19
dayflowers	20	20
dayfly	15	15