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
dyspepsies	19	19
dyspepsy	19	19
dyspeptic	21	21
dyspeptically	29	29
dyspeptics	22	22
dysphagia	19	19
dysphagias	20	20
dysphasia	17	17
dysphasias	18	18
dysphasic	20	20
dysphasics	21	21
dysphemism	24	24
dysphemisms	25	25
dysphemistic	26	26
dysphonia	18	18
dysphonias	19	19
dysphoria	17	17
dysphorias	18	18
dysphoric	20	20
dysplasia	16	16
dysplasias	17	17
dysplastic	20	20
dyspnea	14	14
dyspneal	16	16
dyspneas	15	15