5-letter words starting with LY
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter LY. This section showcases how LY at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with LY, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| lynch | 13 | kill without legal sanction | The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child |
| lyric | 10 | expressing deep emotion | the dancer's lyrical performance |
| lymph | 15 | a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels | - |
| lysol | 8 | a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant | - |
| lyres | 8 | - | - |
| lytta | 8 | - | - |
| lytic | 10 | - | - |
| lythe | 11 | - | - |
| lytes | 8 | - | - |
| lyted | 9 | - | - |
| lyssa | 8 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| lysis | 8 | (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria | - |
| lysin | 8 | any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis | - |
| lyses | 8 | - | - |
| lysed | 9 | - | - |
| lyams | 10 | - | - |
| lynes | 8 | - | - |
| lymes | 10 | - | - |
| lycra | 10 | - | - |
| lycee | 10 | a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12 | - |
| lycea | 10 | - | - |
| lyase | 8 | - | - |
| lyart | 8 | - | - |
| lyard | 9 | - | - |
