Shying
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of shy: starting or recoiling suddenly, as from fright or nervousness.
“The horse kept shying at the plastic bag caught in the hedgerow.”
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Wordle
Y acts as a vowel, ING ending is common but the SHY opening is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 13 points, Y and the ING hook make SHYING versatile, good rack-clearance word
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