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
dormancy	18	18
dormitory	15	15
dormy	11	11
dorsally	13	13
dorsiventrality	24	24
dorsiventrally	24	24
dorsoventrality	24	24
dorsoventrally	24	24
dorty	8	8
dory	7	7
doryman	14	14
dorymen	14	14
dosimetry	15	15
dotardly	13	13
dotingly	15	15
dottily	11	11
dotty	8	8
doty	7	7
doubly	14	14
doubtfully	23	23
doubtingly	21	21
doubtlessly	20	20
doucely	15	15
doughboy	19	19
doughboys	20	20