LYRE
/ˈlaɪ.ə/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LYRE
noun
- An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
- A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
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Anagrams of LYRE
rely7
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About the word LYRE
Is "LYRE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LYRE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LYRE" worth?
In Scrabble, "LYRE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "LYRE" mean?
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
What are the anagrams of "LYRE"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LYRE: RELY.