Shyest
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Superlative of shy: most timid, bashful, or reluctant to engage with others.
“Even the shyest pupil in the class eventually found her voice during drama lessons.”
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Syllables
shy·est
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Synonyms
most timidmost bashfulmost reservedmost introverted
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Wordle
Y acts as a vowel here alongside E, the EST ending is a common superlative pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, Y scores well, the EST suffix helps this fit into longer board configurations
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