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
duality	12	12
dually	12	12
dubiety	14	14
dubiously	18	18
ducally	16	16
duchy	14	14
ducky	16	16
ductility	17	17
duddy	11	11
dudishly	16	16
dulcetly	17	17
dulcify	18	18
dulcifying	24	24
dullishly	18	18
dully	11	11
duly	9	9
dumbfoundingly	34	34
dumbly	17	17
dumky	16	16
dummy	15	15
dummying	21	21
dumpily	18	18
dumpy	15	15
dungy	12	12
duopoly	15	15