01 Word definition

liable

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LIABLE a word?

Yes. LIABLE is a 6-letter adjective. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LIABLE?

L-I-A-B-L-E

LIABLE contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

    “he is apt to lose”

2adjective

  1. subject to legal action

    “liable to criminal charges”
Synonyms
apt
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends11points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LIABLE spelled?

L1I2A3B4L5E6
Starts withLIAFirst 3 letters
Ends withBLELast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats L
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LIABLE.

How do you spell LIABLE?

LIABLE is spelled L-I-A-B-L-E. It contains 6 letters.