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
drylands	14	14
drylot	10	10
drylots	11	11
dryly	11	11
dryness	11	11
drynesses	13	13
dryopithecine	25	25
dryopithecines	26	26
drypoint	15	15
drypoints	16	16
drys	7	7
drysalter	13	13
drysalteries	16	16
drysalters	14	14
drysaltery	16	16
drystone	12	12
drysuit	11	11
drysuits	12	12
drywall	15	15
drywalled	18	18
drywalling	21	21
drywalls	16	16
drywell	15	15
drywells	16	16
dualistically	23	23