With HY
3 words · highest scoring is why at 12 points
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About 3 Letter Words With HY
There are 3 three letter words containing HY in our dictionary. The highest scoring is why at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SHY, THY, WHY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words With HY at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With HY
- why12
- shy9
- thy9
Common 3 Letter Words With HY
- shy9
- thy9
- why12
3 Letter Words With HY Defined
- shyAdjective · 9 points
- nervous or timid in the company of other people
- whyAdverb · 12 points
- for what reason or purpose
3 Letter Words With HY: Questions
How many three letter words containing HY are there?
There are 3 three letter words containing HY in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing HY?
WHY is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing HY?
SHY, THY, WHY are among the most familiar three letter words containing HY. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing HY valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.