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
discretely	17	17
discretionary	20	20
discriminably	27	27
discriminatory	24	24
discursively	24	24
disdainfully	23	23
diseconomy	20	20
disembody	19	19
disembodying	25	25
disenchantingly	29	29
disgracefully	27	27
disguisedly	19	19
disgustedly	19	19
disgustfully	24	24
disgustingly	22	22
disharmony	19	19
dishearteningly	25	25
dishonestly	18	18
dishonesty	16	16
dishonorably	22	22
dishy	10	10
disinflationary	24	24
disingenuously	24	24
disinterestedly	21	21
disjointedly	27	27