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For puzzles requiring HY prefixes, here are all 5-letter word options. Popular examples include HYDRA, HYDRO, HYENA, plus HYING, HYLAS, HYMEN and many more. Sort by length or alphabetically to narrow your search.
| 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.
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