Words That Start With HY
Here are 272 words that start with hy, from everyday words to rare ones that are still valid in word games. Common words come first with a short meaning, then the words are grouped by length, which helps with Wordle and crossword clues.
- Words starting with hy
- 272
- Most used
- hybrid
- Shortest
- hyp
- 5 letter words
- 13
Common words that start with hy
| # | Word | Meaning | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hybrid | a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin... | 6 |
| 2 | hype | blatant or sensational promotion | 4 |
| 3 | hydrogen | a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas | 8 |
| 4 | hypothesis | a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations | 10 |
| 5 | hygiene | a condition promoting sanitary practices | 7 |
| 6 | hydraulic | moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil) | 9 |
| 7 | hypocrisy | an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction | 9 |
| 8 | hymn | sing a hymn | 4 |
| 9 | hypothetical | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | 12 |
| 10 | hyped | publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner | 5 |
| 11 | hysterical | characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; - Morris Fishbein | 10 |
| 12 | hypertension | a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) | 12 |
| 13 | hypocrite | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real... | 9 |
| 14 | hysteria | state of violent mental agitation | 8 |
| 15 | hybrids | a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin... | 7 |
| 16 | hymns | sing a hymn | 5 |
| 17 | hydra | (Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones | 5 |
| 18 | hypocritical | professing feelings or virtues one does not have | 12 |
| 19 | hydrated | supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance | 8 |
| 20 | hypnosis | a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion | 8 |
| 21 | hypotheses | a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations | 10 |
| 22 | hydration | the process of combining with water; usually reversible | 9 |
| 23 | hyperbolic | enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness | 10 |
| 24 | hypocrites | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real... | 10 |
| 25 | hypnotic | of or relating to hypnosis | 8 |
| 26 | hydroelectric | of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower | 13 |
| 27 | hydrocarbons | an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen | 12 |
| 28 | hydrate | supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance | 7 |
| 29 | hydrocarbon | an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen | 11 |
| 30 | hypothesized | to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | 12 |
| 31 | hypothermia | subnormal body temperature | 11 |
| 32 | hysterically | in a hysterical manner | 12 |
| 33 | hyperbole | extravagant exaggeration | 9 |
| 34 | hypothetically | by hypothesis | 14 |
| 35 | hygienic | tending to promote or preserve health | 8 |
| 36 | hydroxide | a compound of an oxide with water | 9 |
| 37 | hydrophobic | lacking affinity for water | 11 |
| 38 | hydraulics | study of the mechanics of fluids | 10 |
| 39 | hydrolysis | a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds | 10 |
| 40 | hyperactivity | a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement | 13 |
| 41 | hydrology | the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and... | 9 |
| 42 | hypoxia | oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency | 7 |
| 43 | hybridization | (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids | 13 |
| 44 | hyenas | doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | 6 |
| 45 | hyena | doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | 5 |
| 46 | hypnotized | induce hypnosis in | 10 |
| 47 | hyping | publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner | 6 |
| 48 | hydrating | supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance | 9 |
| 49 | hypersensitivity | pathological sensitivity | 16 |
| 50 | hyperactive | more active than normal | 11 |
3 letter words that start with hy
- hyp
4 letter words that start with hy
- hype
- hymn
- hypo
- hyla
5 letter words that start with hy
- hyper
- hydro
- hyped
- hymns
- hydra
- hyena
- hymen
- hyoid
- hypes
- hylas
- hyrax
- hypos
- hyson
6 letter words that start with hy
- hybrid
- hyenas
- hyping
- hyphen
- hyphae
- hymnal
- hyssop
- hyphal
- hybris
- hyaena
- hydras
7 letter words that start with hy
- hygiene
- hybrids
- hydrate
- hypoxia
- hydroxy
- hydrant
- hydride
- hypoxic
- hyaline
- hyphens
- hymnals
- hydroid
- hydrous
- hymnody
8 letter words that start with hy
- hydrogen
- hysteria
- hydrated
- hypnosis
- hypnotic
- hygienic
- hyacinth
- hydroxyl
- hydrates
- hydrants
- hydrogel
- hysteric
- hydrides
- hydroids
- hydronic
- hymenium
- hymnbook
9 letter words that start with hy
- hydraulic
- hypocrisy
- hypocrite
- hydration
- hyperbole
- hydroxide
- hydrology
- hydrating
- hysterics
- hygienist
- hypertext
- hypnotize
- hypnotist
- hypnotism
- hydrangea
- hydrazine
- hydrogels
- hydrofoil
- hyperbola
- hypercube
- hyacinths
- hydrolase
- hybridity
- hyphenate
- hybridize
- hydrolyze
- hydrogens
- hyperfine
- hypotonia
- hypnotics
- hypomania
- hypomanic
- hypoxemia
- hypotonic
- hybridoma
- hyperopia
- hypocotyl
10 letter words that start with hy
- hypothesis
- hysterical
- hypotheses
- hyperbolic
- hypocrites
- hydraulics
- hydrolysis
- hydropower
- hypnotized
- hyperspace
- hypersonic
- hypodermic
- hydrologic
- hydroponic
- hyperbaric
- hyphenated
- hydrolyzed
- hysteresis
- hygienists
- hybridized
- hydrangeas
- hypotenuse
- hypoplasia
- hydrophone
- hydroplane
- hypermedia
- hyperplane
- hypertonic
- hypostasis
- hydrometer
- hygrometer
- hydrolytic
- hydroxides
- hydrolyzes
- hypnagogic
- hypnotists
- hydrolases
- hypnotizes
- hydrofoils
- hypostatic
- hybridizes
- hypergolic
11 letter words that start with hy
- hydrocarbon
- hypothermia
- hydrophobic
- hyperactive
- hypertrophy
- hydrostatic
- hypotension
- hydrophilic
- hypothesize
- hyperplasia
- hydroponics
- hymenoptera
- hydroxylase
- hypnotizing
- hypermarket
- hypotensive
- hydrography
- hygroscopic
- hypothermic
- hypocrisies
- hydrologist
- hypothyroid
- hyphenation
- hydrophones
- hybridizing
- hydrogenase
- hypokalemia
- hypoplastic
- hydrosphere
- hydroxyzine
- hydrophobia
- hypersexual
- hydroxyurea
- hypospadias
- hydrolyzing
- hyperplanes
- hypoglossal
- hydropathic
- hydrolysate
- hyperboloid
12 letter words that start with hy
- hypothetical
- hypertension
- hypocritical
- hydrocarbons
- hypothesized
- hysterically
- hysterectomy
- hydrothermal
- hypoglycemia
- hypothalamus
- hydrographic
- hydrological
- hydrogenated
- hypertensive
- hydrodynamic
- hypnotherapy
- hydrotherapy
- hyperthermia
- hypothalamic
- hypertrophic
- hypoglycemic
- hypochlorite
- hypermarkets
- hydroquinone
- hypochondria
- hypothesizes
- hypnotically
- hydrologists
- hydrographer
- hydroplaning
- hyperkinetic
- hypersurface
- hygienically
- hydroxylated
- hyperplastic
- hydrocolloid
- hypocalcemia
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How many words start with hy?
This list has 272 words starting with hy, all from a standard word-game dictionary and all seen in real English text.
What are common words that start with hy?
hybrid, hype, hydrogen, hypothesis, hygiene, hydraulic, hyper, hypocrisy.
What 5 letter words start with hy?
hyper, hydro, hyped, hymns, hydra, hyena, hymen, hyoid, hypes, hylas.
Source: the ENABLE word list (a public-domain dictionary used for word games), ranked by how often each word appears in English text (the open wordfreq project), with short meanings from Princeton WordNet. Offensive words are left out.