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
defrayer	14	14
defrayers	15	15
defraying	18	18
defrays	13	13
deftly	13	13
defy	10	10
defying	16	16
degeneracy	19	19
degenerately	19	19
degradability	23	23
degradedly	18	18
degradingly	21	21
degressively	22	22
dehumidify	23	23
dehumidifying	29	29
dehydrate	15	15
dehydrated	17	17
dehydrates	16	16
dehydrating	20	20
dehydration	18	18
dehydrations	19	19
dehydrator	16	16
dehydrators	17	17
dehydrogenase	22	22
dehydrogenases	23	23