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
denying	14	14
denyingly	19	19
deontology	17	17
deoxy	15	15
deoxygenate	24	24
deoxygenated	26	26
deoxygenates	25	25
deoxygenating	29	29
deoxygenation	27	27
deoxygenations	28	28
deoxyribose	24	24
deoxyriboses	25	25
departmentally	26	26
dependability	25	25
dependably	22	22
dependency	22	22
dependently	21	21
dephosphorylate	29	29
depilatory	17	17
deplorably	21	21
deploringly	22	22
deploy	13	13
deployable	21	21
deployed	16	16
deployer	15	15