Dictionary
Lye
l 1y 4e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 3 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does lye mean?
noun
a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
Is LYE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is LYE worth?
Scrabble
6 ptsWords With Friends
6 ptsWordfeud
6 ptsNYT Crossplay
7 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in LYE
Anagrams 1
Hooks for LYE
Add one letter to the front or back of LYE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like LYE
Common words that share the ending -YE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -YELye: quick answers
Is LYE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. LYE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 6 points before board bonuses.
How many points is LYE worth?
LYE scores 6 points in Scrabble, 6 in Words With Friends, 6 in Wordfeud and 7 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does lye mean?
As a noun, lye means “a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide”.
What words can you make with the letters in LYE?
You can make 2 shorter words from LYE, such as YE, EL. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of LYE?
LYE rearranges into LEY.