Words That Start With SHY

There are over 17 words that begin with SHY in English. From 3-letter words to 10-letter entries, find SHY-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with SHY.

17 Common Words Starting with SHY

Most Common Length
6
(5 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
14.9
(out of 23)
Most Common Ending
s
(35%)

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

23 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with SHY is shylocking with a total of 23 points.

S 1
H 4
Y 4
L 1
O 1
C 3
K 5
I 1
N 1
G 2

Words that begin with SHY are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in SHY and words with SHY. Try our five letter words starting with SHY page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With SHY

  • How many words starting with SHY are in the English dictionary?

    There are 17 words in the English dictionary that start with SHY, and most of them are 6 letters long (5 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with SHY?

    The longest word starting with SHY is "shylocking" at 10 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with SHY worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "shylock", "shyster", "shypoo", "shyish" start with SHY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "shylock" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with SHY?

    Most words starting with SHY are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "shyers", "shyest", "shying", "shyish", "shypoo".