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
daystar	10	10
daystars	11	11
daytime	13	13
daytimes	14	14
daywear	13	13
daywork	17	17
dayworks	18	18
dazedly	21	21
dazzlingly	36	36
deacidify	19	19
deacidifying	25	25
deaconry	15	15
deadeningly	20	20
deadeye	11	11
deadeyes	12	12
deadly	11	11
deafeningly	22	22
deafly	13	13
deanery	11	11
dearly	10	10
deary	8	8
deathlessly	18	18
deathly	13	13
deathy	11	11
debatably	19	19