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
deeply	13	13
deerberry	15	15
deerfly	14	14
deeryard	12	12
deeryards	13	13
defamatory	19	19
defeasibility	23	23
defenselessly	22	22
defensibility	24	24
defensibly	21	21
defensively	23	23
deferentially	22	22
defiantly	17	17
deficiency	23	23
deficiently	22	22
definably	20	20
definitely	18	18
definitively	24	24
deflationary	20	20
deformity	18	18
defray	12	12
defrayable	20	20
defrayal	15	15
defrayals	16	16
defrayed	15	15