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
disastrously	17	17
discernibly	22	22
discerningly	23	23
disciplinarily	26	26
disciplinarity	25	25
disciplinary	23	23
discography	24	24
discomfitingly	30	30
disconcertingly	29	29
disconformity	26	26
disconnectedly	27	27
disconsolately	23	23
discontentedly	24	24
discontinuity	22	22
discontinuously	26	26
discordancy	22	22
discordantly	21	21
discouragingly	27	27
discourteously	23	23
discourtesy	18	18
discovery	19	19
discreditably	24	24
discreetly	17	17
discrepancy	24	24
discrepantly	23	23