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
desultory	14	14
detachability	25	25
detachably	22	22
detachedly	20	20
detailedly	16	16
detectability	23	23
detergency	19	19
determinably	23	23
determinacy	21	21
determinately	21	21
determinedly	21	21
deterrability	20	20
deterrently	16	16
detestably	17	17
detonability	20	20
detoxify	21	21
detoxifying	27	27
detractively	23	23
detrimentally	22	22
deucedly	17	17
deuteranomaly	22	22
devastatingly	24	24
developmentally	32	32
deviancy	19	19
deviatory	16	16