With LYS
9 words · highest scoring is flysch at 17 points
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About 6 Letter Words With LYS
There are 9 six letter words containing LYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is flysch at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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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6 Letter Words With LYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With LYS
- flysch17
- bialys11
- lysing10
- lysate9
- lysine9
- lysins9
- lysols9
- lyssas9
6 Letter Words With LYS Defined
- flyschNoun · 17 points
- a sedimentary deposit consisting of thin beds of shale or marl alternating with coarser strata such as sandstone or conglomerate
- bialysNoun · 11 points
- a flat bread roll topped with chopped onions
- lysateNoun · 9 points
- a preparation containing the products of lysis of cells
- lysineNoun · 9 points
- a basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates
6 Letter Words With LYS: Questions
How many six letter words containing LYS are there?
There are 9 six letter words containing LYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing LYS?
FLYSCH is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing LYS?
BIALYS, LYSINE, LYSOLS are among the most familiar six letter words containing LYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six 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.