How many points is LIES worth in Scrabble?

LIES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIES?

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

Can you add a letter to LIES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLIES, PLIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LIES

4 pts

LIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. LIES means "lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position".

Meaning & examples

/laɪz/

Pronunciation: /laɪz/

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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

adjective

(Mid-Ulster) Great, wonderful
Example: That kebab was lies!

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position

In a sentence: "They lies."

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Base words

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LIE3 pts

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Letter Values

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LIES Scrabble FAQ

Is LIES a Scrabble word?: LIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does LIES mean?: lie, to be in or get into a horizontal position
How do you use LIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lies."
How many points is LIES worth in Scrabble?: LIES is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIES?: LIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLIES, PLIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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