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
doyenne	12	12
doyennes	13	13
doyens	10	10
doyley	12	12
doyleys	13	13
doylies	11	11
doyly	11	11
dozily	19	19
dozy	16	16
drably	13	13
draffy	15	15
draftily	15	15
draftsmanly	22	22
drafty	12	12
draggingly	21	21
draggy	13	13
dragonfly	19	19
dramady	14	14
dramatically	23	23
dramaturgically	29	29
dramaturgy	19	19
dramedy	14	14
drapability	21	21
drapeability	22	22
drapery	13	13