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
distractedly	20	20
distractibility	25	25
distractingly	23	23
distraughtly	21	21
distressfully	22	22
distressingly	20	20
distributary	19	19
distributively	26	26
distributivity	25	25
distrustfully	23	23
disturbingly	23	23
disunity	13	13
disutility	15	15
disyllabic	21	21
disyllable	19	19
disyllables	20	20
disyoke	14	14
disyoked	16	16
disyokes	15	15
disyoking	19	19
dithery	12	12
dithyramb	20	20
dithyrambic	25	25
dithyrambically	33	33
dithyrambs	21	21