LIE
3
Definition
Pronunciation: //laɪ̯//
verb
- (intransitive) 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."
- (intransitive) To be placed or situated."Ying-yang county lies 70 li southwest of the modern Teng-feng county, Honan."
- (intransitive, copulative) To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition."to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hidden; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves"
- (archaic) To lodge; to sleep."While I was now trifling at home, I saw London, […] where I lay one night only."
noun
- (golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
- (disc golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
- (medicine) The position of a fetus in the womb.
verb
- (intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive."When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows."
- (intransitive) To convey a false image or impression."Photographs often lie."
- (intransitive, colloquial) To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information."Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
noun
- (by extension) Anything that misleads or disappoints."Wishing this lie of life was o'er."
- (slang, African-American Vernacular) A liar; a dishonest person.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 4 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LIE'?
The word LIE is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
L1
I1
E1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LIE'?
The word LIE is worth 4 points in Words With Friends.
L2
I1
E1
Total: 4 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.