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
demythologizer	34	34
demythologizers	35	35
demythologizes	34	34
demythologizing	38	38
denary	10	10
denazify	24	24
denazifying	30	30
dendrology	18	18
deniability	19	19
deniably	16	16
denigratory	17	17
denitrify	16	16
denitrifying	22	22
densely	12	12
densify	14	14
densifying	20	20
densitometry	19	19
density	11	11
dentally	14	14
dentary	11	11
dentistry	13	13
denumerability	26	26
denumerably	23	23
denunciatory	21	21
deny	8	8