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
dippy	14	14
diptyca	16	16
diptycas	17	17
diptych	18	18
diptychs	19	19
directionality	22	22
directivity	21	21
directly	15	15
directory	15	15
direfully	18	18
direly	10	10
dirtily	11	11
dirty	8	8
dirtying	14	14
disability	17	17
disagreeably	21	21
disappointedly	26	26
disappointingly	29	29
disapprovingly	31	31
disarmingly	21	21
disarray	11	11
disarrayed	14	14
disarraying	17	17
disarrays	12	12
disassembly	21	21