With CYS
7 words · highest scoring is cystoids at 14 points
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About 8 Letter Words With CYS
There are 7 eight letter words containing CYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cystoids at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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8 Letter Words With CYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With CYS
- cystoids14
- encysted14
- cysteine13
- cysteins13
- cystines13
- cystitis13
- otocysts13
8 Letter Words With CYS Defined
- encystedVerb · 14 points
- enclose or become enclosed in a cyst
- cysteineNoun · 13 points
- a sulphur-containing amino acid which occurs in keratins and other proteins, often in the form of cystine, and is a constituent of many enzymes
- cystitisNoun · 13 points
- inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is often caused by infection and is usually accompanied by frequent painful urination
8 Letter Words With CYS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing CYS are there?
There are 7 eight letter words containing CYS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing CYS?
CYSTOIDS is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing CYS?
CYSTEINE, CYSTINES, CYSTOIDS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing CYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing CYS 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.