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
diacetyls	16	16
diachronically	28	28
diachrony	18	18
diagenetically	25	25
diagnostically	25	25
diagonally	18	18
dialectally	20	20
dialectically	25	25
dialectology	22	22
dialogically	23	23
dialysate	13	13
dialysates	14	14
dialyse	11	11
dialysed	13	13
dialyser	12	12
dialysers	13	13
dialyses	12	12
dialysing	16	16
dialysis	12	12
dialytic	15	15
dialyzable	27	27
dialyzate	22	22
dialyzates	23	23
dialyze	20	20
dialyzed	22	22