8-letter words containing s, y, t
- idyllist — a writer of idylls.
- in stays — in irons (see phrase under iron)
- in style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
- industry — the aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product: the automobile industry; the steel industry.
- insanity — the condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Synonyms: dementia, lunacy, madness, craziness, mania, aberration.
- instancy — quality of being instant; urgency; pressing nature.
- isobutyl — (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent hydrocarbon radical derived from isobutanol.
- isohyets — Plural form of isohyet.
- isometry — equality of measure.
- isostacy — Geology. the equilibrium of the earth's crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress.
- isostasy — Geology. the equilibrium of the earth's crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress.
- isotropy — Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic (def 1).
- isotypic — of or relating to an isotype.
- jackstay — a rod or batten, following a yard, gaff, or boom, to which one edge of a sail is bent.
- jocosity — the state or quality of being jocose.
- joystick — Informal. the control stick of an airplane, tank, or other vehicle.
- jurymast — a temporary mast assembled to replace a broken one
- karstify — to become or cause to become karstic
- katalyst — catalyst.
- katydids — Plural form of katydid.
- katyusha — Alternative case form of Katyusha.
- kazatsky — kazachok.
- key west — an island off S Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. 4 miles (6.4 km) long; 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.
- keynotes — Plural form of keynote.
- keystone — the wedge-shaped piece at the summit of an arch, regarded as holding the other pieces in place.
- klystron — An electron tube that generates or amplifies microwaves by velocity modulation.
- lanosity — lanate.
- lathyrus — a genus of leguminous climbing plants that includes the sweet pea
- layettes — Plural form of layette.
- layshaft — an auxiliary shaft in a gearbox, running parallel to the main shaft, to and from which drive is transferred to enable varying ratios to be obtained
- laystall — a place where waste and dung is deposited
- lecythis — any very tall tree of the genus Lecythis
- lecythus — (in ancient Greece) a vase with a narrow neck
- lekythos — an oil jar having an ellipsoidal body, narrow neck, flanged mouth, curved handle extending from below the lip to the shoulder, and a narrow base terminating in a foot: used chiefly for ointments.
- lekythus — lekythos.
- libertys — a town in W Missouri.
- lobbyist — a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest; a member of a lobby.
- loyalest — Superlative form of loyal.
- loyalist — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
- lyricist — a person who writes the lyrics for songs.
- lysithea — a small moon of the planet Jupiter.
- mainstay — Nautical. the stay that secures the mainmast forward.
- masterly — like or befitting a master, as in skill or art; worthy of a master; very skillful: a masterly presentation of the budget.
- mesnalty — the estate of a mesne lord.
- mesylate — (organic chemistry) methanesulfonate.
- methysis — drunkenness
- metonyms — Plural form of metonym.
- midstory — the layer of vegetation in a forest that consists of those trees whose height is in between the heights of the smallest and tallest trees
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- misentry — an incorrect or mistaken entry