Dictionary
Shying
s 1h 4y 4i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
verb · 6 letters · Common · present participle of shy
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does shying mean?
verb
start suddenly, as from fright
throw quickly
Definitions shown for shy, the base form of shying.
Is SHYING a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is SHYING worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SHYING
Words that end like SHYING
Common words that share the ending -YING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
flyingtryingdyinglyingtyingcryingdryingfryingplyingskyingspyingvyingburyingcopyingvaryingapplyingcarryingimplyingreplyingstudyingworryingmodifyingoccupyingsupplying
All words ending in -YING Shying: quick answers
Is SHYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SHYING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SHYING worth?
SHYING scores 13 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does shying mean?
shying is the present participle of shy, which means “start suddenly, as from fright”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SHYING?
You can make 39 shorter words from SHYING, such as HYING, SHINY, HINGS, NIGHS. See the full list.