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
desirability	19	19
desirably	16	16
desirously	15	15
desolately	15	15
desolatingly	20	20
desoxy	16	16
despairingly	22	22
desperately	18	18
despicably	23	23
despitefully	24	24
despiteously	20	20
despondency	23	23
despondently	22	22
despotically	23	23
destiny	11	11
destroy	10	10
destroyed	13	13
destroyer	12	12
destroyers	13	13
destroying	16	16
destroys	11	11
destructibility	26	26
destructively	25	25
destructivity	24	24
desultorily	17	17