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
diglycerides	22	22
dignify	16	16
dignifying	22	22
dignitary	15	15
dignity	13	13
digraphically	28	28
digressionary	19	19
digressively	22	22
dihybrid	17	17
dihybrids	18	18
dihydric	17	17
dilatability	20	20
dilatancy	17	17
dilatometry	18	18
dilatorily	15	15
dilatory	12	12
diligently	18	18
dilly	10	10
dillydally	20	20
dimenhydrinate	25	25
dimenhydrinates	26	26
dimensionality	23	23
dimensionally	23	23
dimethyl	17	17
dimethyls	18	18