With LYS
8 words · highest scoring is molys at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words With LYS
There are 8 five letter words containing LYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is molys at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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5 Letter Words With LYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With LYS
- molys10
- polys10
- lysed9
- lyses8
- lysin8
- lysis8
- lysol8
- lyssa8
5 Letter Words With LYS Defined
- polysNoun · 10 points
- polyester
- lysedVerb · 9 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 With LYS: Questions
How many five letter words containing LYS are there?
There are 8 five letter words containing LYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing LYS?
MOLYS is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing LYS?
LYSED, LYSIN, LYSSA are among the most familiar five letter words containing LYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing 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.