Starting With LYS
6 words · highest scoring is lysed at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With LYS
There are 6 five letter words starting with LYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lysed at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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5 Letter Words Starting With LYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With LYS
- lysed9
- lyses8
- lysin8
- lysis8
- lysol8
- lyssa8
5 Letter Words Starting With LYS by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With LYS Defined
- lysedVerb · 9 points
- undergo or cause to undergo lysis
- lysesVerb · 8 points
- undergo or cause to undergo lysis
- lysinNoun · 8 points
- an antibody or other substance able to cause lysis of cells (especially bacteria)
- lysisNoun · 8 points
- the disintegration of a cell by rupture of the cell wall or membrane
- lysolNoun · 8 points
- a disinfectant consisting of a mixture of cresols and soft soap
5 Letter Words Starting With LYS: Questions
How many five letter words starting with LYS are there?
There are 6 five letter words starting with LYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with LYS?
LYSED is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with LYS?
LYSED, LYSIN, LYSOL are among the most familiar five letter words starting with LYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with LYS 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.