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4-Letter Words Starting With HY

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Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With HY

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 4-Letter Words Starting With HY 11 words

How common is HY at the start of four-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 11 four-letter words that start with HY. They average 11.2 points, the best is HYKE (14 points) and 36.4% end in E.

Total words
11
Average Scrabble score
11.2
out of 14 max
Everyday words
9%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
36.4% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 36.4%
  • n 18.2%
  • s 18.2%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with HY

h 4y 4k 5e 1

H 4 + Y 4 + K 5 + E 1 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

hyke

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many four-letter words that start with HY are there?

There are 11 four-letter words that start with HY in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with HY?

HYKE is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HYMN (12), HYPE (12), HYPO (12).

What are some common four-letter words that start with HY?

Everyday examples include HYMN, HYPE, HYPO. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare four-letter words that start with HY score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include HYKE (14), HYPS (12), HYED (11), HYEN (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.