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
dysfunction	23	23
dysfunctional	26	26
dysfunctions	24	24
dysgeneses	16	16
dysgenesis	16	16
dysgenic	17	17
dyskinesia	18	18
dyskinesias	19	19
dyskinetic	21	21
dyslalia	13	13
dyslalias	14	14
dyslexia	19	19
dyslexias	20	20
dyslexic	22	22
dyslexics	23	23
dyslogistic	20	20
dyslogistically	28	28
dysmenorrhea	21	21
dysmenorrheas	22	22
dysmenorrheic	25	25
dysmenorrhoea	22	22
dysmenorrhoeas	23	23
dysmorphic	24	24
dyspepsia	18	18
dyspepsias	19	19