Definitions for xyster

xyster xys·ter

Spelling: [zis-ter]
IPA: /ˈzɪs tər/

Xyster is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 83 anagrams from letters in xyster (erstxy).

Definitions for xyster

noun

  1. a surgical instrument for scraping bones.

Origin of xyster

New Latin Greek xystḗr scraping tool, equivalent to xys- (stem of xýein to scrape) + -tēr instrumental noun suffix

Word Value for xyster
Scrable

16

Words with friends

15

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