5 letter words starting with ly

Looking for a clue for todays Wordle or another Word game? Look no further! We got you covered. We got quite a few plausible five letter words starting with ly.

  • LYAMS
  • LYARD
  • LYART
  • LYASE
  • LYCEA
  • LYCEE
  • LYCRA
  • LYING
  • LYMES
  • LYMPH
  • LYNCH
  • LYNES
  • LYRES
  • LYRIC
  • LYSED
  • LYSES
  • LYSIN
  • LYSIS
  • LYSOL
  • LYSSA
  • LYTED
  • LYTES
  • LYTHE
  • LYTIC
  • LYTTA

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:



Definition of lyres

lyres (noun)

  1. 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.
  2. A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.
  3. A composer of lyric poetry.

Definition of lyric

lyric (noun)

  1. A lyric poem.
  2. (also in plural) The words of a song or other vocal music. The singular form often refers to a part of the words, whereas the plural form can refer to all of the words.

lyric (adjective)

  1. Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style
  2. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry
  3. Lyrical
  4. Having a light singing voice of modest range
  5. Of or relating to musical drama and opera
  6. Melodious
  7. Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)

Definition of lysis

lysis (noun)

  1. A gradual recovery from disease (opposed to crisis).
  2. The disintegration or destruction of cells
  3. The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules
  4. A plinth or step above the cornice of the podium in an ancient temple.