With LYR
2 words · highest scoring is lyra at 7 points
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About 4 Letter Words With LYR
There are 2 four letter words containing LYR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lyra at 7 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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4 Letter Words With LYR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words With LYR
- lyra7
- lyre7
4 Letter Words With LYR Defined
- lyraNoun · 7 points
- a small northern constellation (the Lyre), said to represent the lyre invented by Hermes. It contains the bright star Vega
- lyreNoun · 7 points
- a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient Greece. Modern instruments of this type are found mainly in East Africa
4 Letter Words With LYR: Questions
How many four letter words containing LYR are there?
There are 2 four letter words containing LYR in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words containing LYR?
LYRA is the highest scoring option at 7 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words containing LYR?
LYRA, LYRE are among the most familiar four letter words containing LYR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words containing LYR 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.