Stye
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated 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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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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