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
delicately	18	18
delightedly	21	21
delightfully	26	26
delinquency	30	30
delinquently	29	29
deliriously	17	17
deliverability	26	26
delivery	16	16
deliveryman	23	23
deliverymen	23	23
delly	10	10
delusionary	17	17
delusively	20	20
delusory	13	13
demagogically	28	28
demagoguery	22	22
demagogy	18	18
demandingly	23	23
dementedly	19	19
demethylate	20	20
demethylated	22	22
demethylates	21	21
demethylating	25	25
demethylation	23	23
demethylations	24	24