5 Letter Words Starting With HY

6 words — filter by type, see definitions, find your best Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for HY
HYENAHYOIDHYDRAHYDROHYING

In 5-letter words starting with HY, the most common letters in position 3 are: D, E, P, O, I.

WordTypeDefinition
HYDRAnouna mythological serpent with multiple heads that regrow when cut off
HYDROadjectiverelating to water or hydroelectric power
HYENAnouna spotted carnivorous African mammal with an eerie howling call
HYINGverbgoing quickly; hastening or hurrying
HYOIDadjectiverelating to the U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue
HYPERadjectiveabnormally active or overexcited; extremely energetic
Nouns
HYDRAHYENA
Adjectives
HYDROHYOIDHYPER
Verbs
HYING

All 5-letter words starting with H

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with HY?

This list has 6 five-letter words starting with HY. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best HY words for Wordle?

With HY confirmed in positions 1–2, try HYENA, HYOID, HYDRA — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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