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
disruptively	24	24
dissatisfactory	24	24
dissatisfy	16	16
dissatisfying	22	22
dissimilarity	20	20
dissimilarly	20	20
dissimilatory	20	20
dissipatedly	20	20
dissociability	24	24
dissolutely	17	17
dissonantly	17	17
dissuasively	21	21
dissyllable	20	20
dissyllables	21	21
dissymmetric	24	24
dissymmetries	22	22
dissymmetry	22	22
distally	13	13
distantly	14	14
distastefully	22	22
distensibility	22	22
distillery	15	15
distinctively	25	25
distinctly	18	18
distinguishably	28	28