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In 5-letter words starting with HY, the most common letters in position 3 are: D, E, P, O, I.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| HYDRA | noun | a mythological serpent with multiple heads that regrow when cut off |
| HYDRO | adjective | relating to water or hydroelectric power |
| HYENA | noun | a spotted carnivorous African mammal with an eerie howling call |
| HYING | verb | going quickly; hastening or hurrying |
| HYOID | adjective | relating to the U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue |
| HYPER | adjective | abnormally active or overexcited; extremely energetic |
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This list has 6 five-letter words starting with HY. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With HY confirmed in positions 1–2, try HYENA, HYOID, HYDRA — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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