1verb
start suddenly, as from fright
01 Word definition
shy
3 letters · 0 vowels · 3 consonants
Is SHY a word?
Yes. SHY is a 3-letter verb. start suddenly, as from fright Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-H-YHow do you spell SHY?
SHY contains 3 letters, begins with S, and ends with Y.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
lacking self-confidence
“stood in the doorway diffident and abashed”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗diffidenttimidunsure
02 Letter breakdown
How is SHY spelled?
S1H2Y3
03 Word-game status
Can you play SHY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About SHY.
How do you spell SHY?
SHY is spelled S-H-Y. It contains 3 letters.