How many points is LIE worth in Scrabble?

LIE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIE?

LIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to LIE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLIE, LIED, LIEF, LIEN, LIER, LIEU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

LIE

3 pts

LIE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. LIE means "to be in or get into a horizontal position".

Meaning & examples

/laɪ̯/

Pronunciation: /laɪ̯/

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noun

The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
The position of a fetus in the womb.

verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
Example: The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

verb

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
Example: If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
To convey a false image or impression.
Example: Photographs often lie.
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
Example: Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.

Synonyms: prevaricate

noun

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
Example: I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.
A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth
Anything that misleads or disappoints.

Synonyms: alternative fact, bullshit, deception, falsehood, fib, leasing, prevarication

Antonyms: truth

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to be in or get into a horizontal position

In a sentence: "They lie."

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Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before LIE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PLIE6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after LIE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LIE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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LIE Scrabble FAQ

Is LIE a Scrabble word?: LIE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does LIE mean?: to be in or get into a horizontal position
How do you use LIE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lie."
How many points is LIE worth in Scrabble?: LIE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIE?: LIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLIE, LIED, LIEF, LIEN, LIER, LIEU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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