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
dicky	15	15
dicliny	15	15
dicotyl	14	14
dicotyledon	20	20
dicotyledonous	24	24
dicotyledons	21	21
dicotyls	15	15
dictatorially	21	21
dictionally	20	20
dictionary	17	17
dicty	11	11
dictyosome	19	19
dictyosomes	20	20
dictyostele	18	18
dicyclic	21	21
dicyclies	19	19
dicycly	19	19
dicynodont	19	19
dicynodonts	20	20
didactically	24	24
didactyl	16	16
diddley	13	13
diddleys	14	14
diddly	12	12
didy	8	8