Is LYRICS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LYRICS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LYRICS mean?
Lyrics is a form of LYRIC.
- noun
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
“his compositions always started with the lyrics”
- adjective
expressing deep emotion
“the dancer's lyrical performance”
- adjective
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
“a lyric soprano”
- noun
a short poem of songlike quality
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
L (1) + Y (4) + R (1) + I (1) + C (3) + S (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LYRICS
LYRICS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from LYRICS
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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