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
democracy	21	21
democratically	28	28
demographically	33	33
demography	23	23
demoniacally	24	24
demonically	23	23
demonology	20	20
demonstrability	26	26
demonstrably	23	23
demonstratively	27	27
demonym	17	17
demonyms	18	18
demoralizingly	34	34
demurely	16	16
demy	10	10
demyelinating	24	24
demyelination	22	22
demyelinations	23	23
demystification	28	28
demystified	21	21
demystifies	20	20
demystify	20	20
demystifying	26	26
demythologize	33	33
demythologized	35	35