Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to HY starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: hydra, hydro, hyena.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydra | 5 | 2 | |
| hydro | 5 | 2 | |
| hyena | 5 | 2 | |
| hying | 5 | 1 | |
| hylas | 5 | 2 | |
| hymen | 5 | 2 | |
| hymns | 5 | 1 | |
| hyoid | 5 | 1 | |
| hyped | 5 | 2 | |
| hyper | 5 | 2 | |
| hypes | 5 | 2 | |
| hypha | 5 | 2 | |
| hypos | 5 | 2 | |
| hyrax | 5 | 2 | |
| hyson | 5 | 2 |
Are HY-starting words common?
HY is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after HY quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.