Is “Lyre” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
LYRE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Lyre

/ˈlaɪ.ə/

noun
  1. 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. 2.A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

  3. 3.A composer of lyric poetry.

Synonyms: yoke lute