Starting With PYR

7 words · highest scoring is pyrex at 17 points

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About 5 Letter Words Starting With PYR

There are 7 five letter words starting with PYR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is pyrex at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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5 Letter Words Starting With PYR at a Glance

5 Letter Words Starting With PYR Defined

pyrexNoun · 17 points
a hard heat-resistant type of glass, typically used for ovenware
pyralAdjective · 10 points
Of or relating to a pyre; constituting a pyre.
pyranNoun · 10 points
Each of two unsaturated, heterocyclic compounds having the formula C₅ H₆ O, whose molecules have a six-membered ring consisting of five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom with two double bonds between carbon atoms; specifically γ-pyran. Also: a substituted derivative of such a compound; any compound containing a pyran ring.
pyresNoun · 10 points
a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony
pyrosNoun · 10 points
a pyromaniac

5 Letter Words Starting With PYR: Questions

How many five letter words starting with PYR are there?

There are 7 five letter words starting with PYR 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 PYR?

PYREX is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common five letter words starting with PYR?

PYRAL, PYRES, PYRIC are among the most familiar five letter words starting with PYR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these five letter words starting with PYR 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.