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
dizzy	26	26
dizzying	32	32
dizzyingly	37	37
djinny	20	20
dobby	14	14
dobsonfly	20	20
doby	10	10
docilely	16	16
docility	15	15
dockyard	19	19
dockyards	20	20
doctorly	15	15
doctrinally	20	20
documentarily	25	25
documentary	22	22
doddery	12	12
dodecaphony	24	24
dodgery	13	13
dodgy	11	11
dogberry	16	16
dogey	10	10
dogeys	11	11
doggedly	17	17
doggery	14	14
doggishly	19	19