LYRES
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LYRES
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 LYRES
slyer8
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About the word LYRES
Is "LYRES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LYRES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LYRES" worth?
In Scrabble, "LYRES" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "LYRES" 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 "LYRES"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LYRES: SLYER.