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
derays	9	9
derby	11	11
deridingly	18	18
derisively	18	18
derisory	11	11
derivatively	24	24
dermatoglyphic	31	31
dermatoglyphics	32	32
dermatology	20	20
dermatomyositis	24	24
dermatophyte	23	23
dermatophytes	24	24
derogatorily	18	18
derogatory	15	15
derry	8	8
desanctify	20	20
desanctifying	26	26
descriptively	27	27
descry	12	12
descrying	18	18
desertify	15	15
desertifying	21	21
deservedly	19	19
designatory	17	17
designedly	18	18