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
debauchery	22	22
debility	15	15
debonairly	18	18
debye	11	11
debyes	12	12
decadency	20	20
decadently	19	19
decalcify	22	22
decalcifying	28	28
decarboxylase	30	30
decarboxylases	31	31
decarboxylate	30	30
decarboxylated	32	32
decarboxylates	31	31
decarboxylating	35	35
decarboxylation	33	33
decasyllabic	26	26
decasyllabics	27	27
decasyllable	24	24
decasyllables	25	25
decay	11	11
decayed	14	14
decayer	13	13
decayers	14	14
decaying	17	17