With LY
10 words · highest scoring is lynx at 14 points
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About 4 Letter Words With LY
There are 10 four letter words containing LY in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lynx at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 10 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ALLY, LILY, ONLY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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4 Letter Words With LY at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words With LY
- lynx14
- holy10
- poly9
- duly8
- ugly8
- ally7
- lily7
- oily7
Common 4 Letter Words With LY
- ally7
- duly8
- holy10
- lily7
- oily7
- only7
- poly9
- rely7
4 Letter Words With LY Defined
- allyNoun · 7 points
- a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
- dulyAdverb · 8 points
- in accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement
- lilyNoun · 7 points
- a bulbous plant with large trumpet-shaped, typically fragrant, flowers on a tall, slender stem
- oilyAdjective · 7 points
- containing oil
- onlyAdverb · 7 points
- and no one or nothing more besides; solely
- relyVerb · 7 points
- depend on with full trust or confidence
4 Letter Words With LY: Questions
How many four letter words containing LY are there?
There are 10 four letter words containing LY in our dictionary, and 10 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words containing LY?
LYNX is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words containing LY?
ALLY, LILY, ONLY are among the most familiar four letter words containing LY. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words containing LY valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.