Starting With HYS

3 words · highest scoring is hysterics at 17 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With HYS

There are 3 nine letter words starting with HYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hysterics at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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9 Letter Words Starting With HYS at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With HYS

  • hysterics17
  • hysteroid16
  • hysterias15

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9 Letter Words Starting With HYS Defined

hystericsNoun · 17 points
a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction
hysteroidAdjective · 16 points
Resembling (that of) hysteria. Also: affected by a condition resembling hysteria; somewhat or mildly hysterical.
hysteriasNoun · 15 points
exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement

9 Letter Words Starting With HYS: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with HYS are there?

There are 3 nine letter words starting with HYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with HYS?

HYSTERICS is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with HYS?

HYSTERIAS, HYSTERICS, HYSTEROID are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with HYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words starting with HYS 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.