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
dehydrogenate	22	22
dehydrogenated	24	24
dehydrogenates	23	23
dehydrogenating	27	27
dehydrogenation	25	25
deify	11	11
deifying	17	17
deinonychus	22	22
deinonychuses	24	24
deistically	19	19
deity	8	8
dejectedly	27	27
delay	9	9
delayed	12	12
delayer	11	11
delayers	12	12
delaying	15	15
delays	10	10
delectability	24	24
delectably	21	21
delegacy	17	17
deleteriously	19	19
deliberately	20	20
deliberatively	26	26
delicacy	18	18