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
doughtily	18	18
doughty	15	15
doughy	14	14
dourly	11	11
dovekey	18	18
dovekeys	19	19
dowdily	15	15
dowdy	12	12
dowdyish	17	17
dowery	12	12
downheartedly	24	24
downily	15	15
downplay	19	19
downplayed	22	22
downplaying	25	25
downplays	20	20
downrightly	23	23
downwardly	22	22
downy	12	12
dowry	11	11
doxology	21	21
doxy	14	14
doxycycline	31	31
doxycyclines	32	32
doyen	9	9