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
dyke	11	11
dyked	13	13
dykes	12	12
dyking	16	16
dynamic	17	17
dynamical	20	20
dynamically	25	25
dynamics	18	18
dynamism	18	18
dynamisms	19	19
dynamist	15	15
dynamistic	20	20
dynamists	16	16
dynamite	15	15
dynamited	17	17
dynamiter	16	16
dynamiters	17	17
dynamites	16	16
dynamitic	19	19
dynamiting	20	20
dynamo	13	13
dynamometer	21	21
dynamometric	25	25
dynamometry	23	23
dynamos	14	14