5 Letter Words That Start With HYD

There are 2+ five letter words beginning with HYD in our English dictionary. Every five-letter HYD 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 HYD.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With HYD

hydra 12
hydro 12

All 5-Letter Words Starting With HYD (3 words)

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How Common is HYD as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 2 5-letter words starting with HYD in English. The average Scrabble score here is 12, with -A endings dominating (50% of them).

Total Words
2
Avg Scrabble Score
12.0
Most Common Ending (50%)
A

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter HYD-Words in Scrabble

hydra 12
hydro 12

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

12 Points

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

H 4
Y 4
D 2
R 1
A 1
noun 1. a minute freshwater coelenterate with a tubular body and a ring of tentacles around the mouth
noun 2. a many-headed snake whose heads grew again as they were cut off, eventually killed by Hercules
noun 3. the largest constellation (the Water Snake or Sea Monster), said to represent the beast slain by Hercules. Its few bright stars are close to the celestial equator
noun 4. a thing that is hard to overcome or resist because of its pervasive or enduring quality or its many aspects
adjective 1. used with preceding Greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the Hydra constellation

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With HYD

  • How many 5 letter words starting with HYD are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with HYD. The average Scrabble score across them is 12.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with HYD worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "hydra", "hydro" start with HYD and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "hydra" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with HYD?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with HYD include "hydra", "hydro".