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
dystrophins	20	20
dystrophy	19	19
dysuria	11	11
dysurias	12	12
dysuric	14	14
dyvour	14	14
dyvours	15	15
eagerly	12	12
early	8	8
earlywood	16	16
earlywoods	17	17
earnestly	13	13
earthily	13	13
earthly	12	12
earthshakingly	28	28
earthy	10	10
easefully	17	17
easily	9	9
easterly	11	11
easy	6	6
easygoing	16	16
easygoingness	21	21
eatery	8	8
ebony	11	11
ebulliency	22	22