With LYSI

3 words · highest scoring is lysing at 10 points

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About 6 Letter Words With LYSI

There are 3 six letter words containing LYSI in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lysing at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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6 Letter Words With LYSI at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With LYSI

  • lysing10
  • lysine9
  • lysins9

6 Letter Words With LYSI Defined

lysingVerb · 10 points
undergo or cause to undergo lysis
lysineNoun · 9 points
a basic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates
lysinsNoun · 9 points
an antibody or other substance able to cause lysis of cells (especially bacteria)

6 Letter Words With LYSI: Questions

How many six letter words containing LYSI are there?

There are 3 six letter words containing LYSI in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing LYSI?

LYSING is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words containing LYSI?

LYSINE, LYSING, LYSINS are among the most familiar six letter words containing LYSI. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six letter words containing LYSI 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.