Words that start with PYR

155 words begin with PYR, and PYROTECHNICALLY scores the most at 30 points.

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15-letter words count:2

14-letter words count:8

13-letter words count:10

12-letter words count:10

11-letter words count:22

10-letter words count:26

9-letter words count:28

8-letter words count:21

7-letter words count:17

6-letter words count:7

5-letter words count:3

4-letter words count:1

The result set

155 words begin with PYR. They are listed below, longest first.

Most of the answers cluster at 9 letters, where there are 28. Only 2 reach the full 15.

Scores and standouts

PYROTECHNICALLY at 30 points is the best Scrabble score available here. It tops both tables: 33 in Words With Friends as well.

PYROTECHNICALLY and PYROELECTRICITY reach 15 letters — the ceiling for this query.

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What some of these mean

pyroelectricity
generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature
pyrophosphate
a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
pyrotechnical
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
pyridoxamine
a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
pyrophyllite
a white or greenish aluminum silicate mineral (resembles talc)

Common questions

How many words start with PYR?
155, ranging from 4 to 15 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with PYR?
PYROTECHNICALLY, worth 30 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with PYR?
PYROTECHNICALLY and PYROELECTRICITY, at 15 letters.