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
devilishly	21	21
devilry	15	15
deviltry	16	16
deviously	18	18
devitrify	19	19
devitrifying	25	25
devolutionary	23	23
devotedly	18	18
devotionally	22	22
devoutly	17	17
dewberry	17	17
dewily	13	13
dewy	10	10
dexterity	19	19
dexterously	23	23
dextrorotatory	24	24
dexy	14	14
dey	6	6
deys	7	7
dhooly	12	12
dhyana	12	12
dhyanas	13	13
diablery	15	15
diabolically	24	24
diacetyl	15	15