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
dialyzer	21	21
dialyzers	22	22
dialyzes	21	21
dialyzing	25	25
diametrically	24	24
diaphaneity	20	20
diaphanously	23	23
diaphony	17	17
diaphyseal	19	19
diaphyses	17	17
diaphysial	19	19
diaphysis	17	17
diarchy	15	15
diary	8	8
diastrophically	28	28
diathermy	17	17
diatonically	21	21
dicarboxylic	32	32
dicey	11	11
dichogamy	22	22
dichotically	25	25
dichotomously	26	26
dichotomy	20	20
dickey	16	16
dickeys	17	17