LIE

/laɪ̯/

3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 4 Words With Friends points

L 1

I 1

E 1

Meaning of LIE

noun

The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.

verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"
To be placed or situated.

verb

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
To convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."

noun

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

Anagrams of LIE

lei3

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About the word LIE

Is "LIE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LIE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LIE" worth?

In Scrabble, "LIE" is worth 3 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 4 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 9.

What does "LIE" mean?

The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.

What are the anagrams of "LIE"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as LIE: LEI.