4 Letter Words That Start With HYP

There are 3+ four letter words beginning with HYP in our English dictionary. Every four-letter HYP word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with HYP.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With HYP

hype 12
hypo 12
hyps 12

All 4-Letter Words Starting With HYP (3 words)

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How Common is HYP as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 3 4-letter words starting with HYP in English. The average Scrabble score here is 12, with -E endings dominating (33% of them).

Total Words
3
Avg Scrabble Score
12.0
Most Common Ending (33%)
E

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter HYP-Words in Scrabble

hype 12
hyps 12
hypo 12

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with HYP?

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with HYP is hype with a total of 12 points.

H 4
Y 4
P 3
E 1
noun 1. extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion
Synonyms:
publicityadvertisingpromotionmarketingpuffpufferypropagandaexposure
noun 2. a hypodermic needle or injection
noun 3. Especially in Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling: a manoeuvre in which a wrestler lifts an adversary with both arms, often placing a knee between the thighs to throw the opponent off balance, and then swings him or her to the ground.
verb 1. promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its benefits
Synonyms:
publicizeadvertisepromotepushboostmerchandisegive publicity togive a puff topuffpuff upbuild uptalk upbeat/bang the drum for
verb 2. stimulate or excite (someone)
verb 3. Of cattle: to butt, push with the head or horns; to gore.

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With HYP

  • How many 4 letter words starting with HYP are in the English dictionary?

    There are 3 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with HYP. The average Scrabble score across them is 12.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with HYP worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "hypo", "hype", "hyps" start with HYP and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "hypo" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with HYP?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with HYP include "hype", "hypo", "hyps".