01 Word definition

libel

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LIBEL a word?

Yes. LIBEL is a 5-letter noun. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LIBEL?

L-I-B-E-L

LIBEL contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

2noun

  1. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief they seek

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends10points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LIBEL spelled?

L1I2B3E4L5
Starts withLIBFirst 3 letters
Ends withBELLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats L
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About LIBEL.

How do you spell LIBEL?

LIBEL is spelled L-I-B-E-L. It contains 5 letters.