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
dispassionately	23	23
dispensability	25	25
dispensary	17	17
dispensatory	19	19
dispersedly	19	19
dispersively	23	23
dispiritedly	20	20
display	14	14
displayable	22	22
displayed	17	17
displaying	20	20
displays	15	15
disposability	23	23
dispraisingly	23	23
disputably	21	21
disputatiously	23	23
disqualify	27	27
disqualifying	33	33
disquantity	25	25
disquantitying	31	31
disquietingly	30	30
disquietly	24	24
disreputability	26	26
disreputably	23	23
disrespectfully	30	30