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
duopsony	16	16
dupery	13	13
duplicitously	26	26
duplicity	20	20
durability	18	18
durably	15	15
duskily	16	16
dusky	13	13
dustily	12	12
dusty	9	9
dutifully	19	19
duty	8	8
duvetyn	16	16
duvetyne	17	17
duvetynes	18	18
duvetyns	17	17
duyker	14	14
duykers	15	15
dweeby	15	15
dyable	13	13
dyad	8	8
dyadic	13	13
dyadically	21	21
dyadics	14	14
dyads	9	9