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LIE
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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

How many letters is the word 'LIE'?

The word LIE has 3 letters.

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.

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