SHY
/ʃaɪ/
3-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SHY
noun
- An act of throwing.
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A place for throwing.
"coconut shy"
verb
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To avoid due to timidness or caution.
"I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand."
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To jump back in fear.
"The horse shied away from the rider, which startled him so much he shied away from the horse."
adjective
- Easily frightened; timid.
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Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
"He is very shy with strangers."
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About the word SHY
Is "SHY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SHY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SHY" worth?
In Scrabble, "SHY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "SHY" mean?
An act of throwing.
Does "SHY" have any anagrams?
No, "SHY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.