With LYS
3 words · highest scoring is catalysts at 14 points
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About 9 Letter Words With LYS
There are 3 nine letter words containing LYS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is catalysts at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANALYSING, CATALYSTS, PARALYSIS among them.
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9 Letter Words With LYS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With LYS
- catalysts14
- paralysis14
- analysing13
Common 9 Letter Words With LYS
- analysing13
- catalysts14
- paralysis14
9 Letter Words With LYS Defined
- analysingVerb · 13 points
- examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it
- catalystsNoun · 14 points
- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change
- paralysisNoun · 14 points
- the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury
9 Letter Words With LYS: Questions
How many nine letter words containing LYS are there?
There are 3 nine letter words containing LYS in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing LYS?
CATALYSTS is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing LYS?
ANALYSING, CATALYSTS, PARALYSIS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing LYS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine 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.