01 Word definition

lie

3 letters · 2 vowels · 1 consonant

Is LIE a word?

Yes. LIE is a 3-letter noun. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LIE?

L-I-E

LIE contains 3 letters, begins with L, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

2noun

  1. position or manner in which something is situated

Synonyms
prevarication
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score3points
Words With Friends4points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LIE spelled?

L1I2E3
Starts withLIEFirst 3 letters
Ends withLIELast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 1Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 3 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LIE.

How do you spell LIE?

LIE is spelled L-I-E. It contains 3 letters.