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
dribbly	17	17
driftingly	20	20
drifty	12	12
drillability	21	21
drily	9	9
drinkability	24	24
drippily	18	18
drippy	15	15
drivability	22	22
driveability	23	23
driveway	18	18
driveways	19	19
drizzlingly	37	37
drizzly	29	29
drollery	13	13
drolly	11	11
dromedary	16	16
droningly	17	17
drooly	10	10
droopily	15	15
droopingly	20	20
droopy	12	12
dropsy	12	12
droshky	16	16
drosky	13	13