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
drapey	12	12
drastically	19	19
draughty	16	16
drawlingly	21	21
drawly	13	13
dray	7	7
drayage	12	12
drayages	13	13
drayed	10	10
draying	13	13
drayman	14	14
draymen	14	14
drays	8	8
dreadfully	20	20
dreamfully	22	22
dreamily	15	15
dreamlessly	19	19
dreamy	12	12
drearily	12	12
dreary	9	9
drecky	16	16
dreggy	13	13
drekky	17	17
dressily	12	12
dressy	9	9