FISHY
/ˈfɪʃi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of FISHY
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
"Salmon is a fish."
Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
The flesh of the fish used as food.
"The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
A period of time spent fishing.
"The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
An instance of seeking something.
"Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
A counter, used in various games.
Of, from, or similar to fish.
"What is that fishy odor?"
Suspicious; inspiring doubt.
"I don't trust him; his claims seem fishy to me."
Examples of FISHY in a Sentence
- "Salmon is a fish."
- "The seafood pasta had lots of fish but not enough pasta."
- "The fish at the lake didn't prove successful."
- "Merely two fishes for information told the whole story."
Word Details
Is FISHY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FISHY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FISHY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FISHY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | s | h | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FISHY
15 words from the letters in FISHY
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use FISHY in Word Games
FISHY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FISHY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FISHY to find 15 additional valid words.