Stye

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A painful infection of a sebaceous gland at the base of an eyelash, producing a small red swelling on the eyelid.

“She woke with a stye on her left eyelid that made blinking uncomfortable all day.”

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styhordeolum

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The YE ending is unusual and worth testing once S and T are confirmed in their positions

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Worth 7 points with Y scoring 4, and it is a valid alternative to STY that uses an extra tile for greater board reach

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