With LYS
6 words · highest scoring is catalyst at 13 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LYS
There are 6 eight letter words containing LYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is catalyst at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANALYSED, ANALYSIS, CATALYST among them.
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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8 Letter Words With LYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LYS
- catalyst13
- analysed12
- dialysis12
- analyses11
- analysis11
- analysts11
Common 8 Letter Words With LYS
- analysed12
- analyses11
- analysis11
- analysts11
- catalyst13
- dialysis12
8 Letter Words With LYS Defined
- analysedVerb · 12 points
- examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it
- analysesNoun · 11 points
- detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- analysisNoun · 11 points
- detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- analystsNoun · 11 points
- a person who conducts analysis
- catalystNoun · 13 points
- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change
- dialysisNoun · 12 points
- the separation of particles in a liquid on the basis of differences in their ability to pass through a membrane
8 Letter Words With LYS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LYS are there?
There are 6 eight letter words containing LYS in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LYS?
CATALYST is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing LYS?
ANALYSED, ANALYSIS, CATALYST are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.