LYCRAS is a valid Scrabble word, but not in Words with Friends — 11 points
Yes for Scrabble. LYCRAS is in Collins and in the North American lists, so it stands in any Scrabble game. Words with Friends keeps a separate list and does not accept it.
Which word lists accept LYCRAS?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Not listed |
Word power: 27 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LYCRAS is to know. It scores 11 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 4.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LYCRAS
No single letter turns LYCRAS into another word.
How LYCRAS scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in LYCRAS, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 344,923.
What stands out about LYCRAS
- LYCRAS gets by on a single vowel across 6 letters.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does LYCRAS mean in Scrabble?
LYCRAS is the plural of LYCRA.
LYCRA(noun) — A trademark for a lightweight, stretchy synthetic fibre used to make tight-fitting sports and swimwear.
Shorter words from the letters in LYCRAS
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Common questions about LYCRAS
- Is LYCRAS valid in Words with Friends?
- No. Words with Friends keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries, and LYCRAS is not in it.
- How many points is LYCRAS worth?
- LYCRAS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to LYCRAS?
- No single letter can be added to LYCRAS to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of LYCRAS:
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