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
doggy	12	12
dogmatically	25	25
dogsbody	17	17
dogy	9	9
doily	9	9
dolefully	19	19
dolichocephaly	32	32
dollishly	17	17
dolly	10	10
dollying	16	16
dolorously	16	16
doltishly	16	16
domesday	15	15
domesdays	16	16
domestically	23	23
domesticity	20	20
domiciliary	21	21
dominantly	19	19
domineeringly	24	24
donkey	14	14
donkeys	15	15
donkeywork	25	25
donkeyworks	26	26
donnishly	17	17
donnybrook	22	22