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
disjunctively	35	35
disloyal	13	13
disloyally	18	18
disloyalties	17	17
disloyalty	17	17
dismally	16	16
dismay	12	12
dismayed	15	15
dismaying	18	18
dismayingly	23	23
dismays	13	13
dismissively	23	23
disobediently	22	22
disobey	13	13
disobeyed	16	16
disobeyer	15	15
disobeyers	16	16
disobeying	19	19
disobeys	14	14
disomy	12	12
disorderedly	18	18
disorderly	15	15
disparagingly	25	25
disparately	18	18
disparity	15	15