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
dayglow	16	16
dayglows	17	17
daylight	16	16
daylighted	19	19
daylighting	22	22
daylights	17	17
daylilies	14	14
daylily	14	14
daylit	10	10
daylong	14	14
daymare	13	13
daymares	14	14
daypack	20	20
daypacks	21	21
dayroom	13	13
dayrooms	14	14
days	7	7
daysail	11	11
daysailed	14	14
daysailing	17	17
daysails	12	12
dayside	11	11
daysides	12	12
daysman	14	14
daysmen	14	14