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
diminutively	25	25
dimity	12	12
dimly	12	12
dimply	16	16
dingey	12	12
dingeys	13	13
dinghy	14	14
dingily	14	14
dingy	11	11
dinkey	14	14
dinkeys	15	15
dinkly	15	15
dinky	13	13
dioecy	12	12
diphenhydramine	31	31
diphenyl	18	18
diphenylamine	27	27
diphenylamines	28	28
diphenyls	19	19
diphyletic	22	22
diphyodont	20	20
diploidy	16	16
diplomacy	22	22
diplomatically	29	29
dipody	13	13